Top Ten things Not to Do on The Fourth of July

Instead of the usual top ten list, I would like to combine them all into one.

Do not forget to be grateful for the freedoms we enjoy for which someone else paid the ultimate price so we can.

Happy Birthday, United States of America.

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  1. quiall's avatar

    So true! Happy Birthday U.S.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Pam.

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  2. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.'s avatar

    Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
    John Howell celebrates July 4th in style…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Sally. BIG HUG to you.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You and yours as well, Charles.

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  3. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Well done, John. Happy Independence Day.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Happy day to you, Teagan. HUGS. 🙂

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  4. GP's avatar

    Happy Fourth, John. I wish everyone appreciated what it took to give them this holiday!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I share your wish. Thanks GP. Have a good one. 🙂

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  5. Darcy Branwyn's avatar
    Olivia Stocum · ·

    Happy fourth! Have a great day!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Olivia. Happy fourth to you as well.:-)

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    2. Micki Peluso's avatar

      Great Post by John. Thanks everyone for stopping by.

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  6. Dan Antion's avatar

    Great message, John. Hav da happy 4th!

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    1. Dan Antion's avatar

      And, just in case you think I was trying to be cute, that was an iPhone selected typo 😦

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      1. John W. Howell's avatar

        Ha ha ha. Didn’t even see it. 🙂

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    2. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Dan. You as well. 🙂

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  7. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Great tribute, John! God bless America and those who fight for our freedom. Have a wonderful 4th of July.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You as well, Jill.Thank you. 🙂

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  8. Geraldine Lennon's avatar
    Geraldine Lennon · ·

    lovely video. I agree.thank you for your thoughts.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks Geri. Happy Fourth.

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  9. jowensauthor's avatar

    Reblogged this on Jeanne Owens, author and commented:
    Happy Independence Day!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the nice reblog. 🙂

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      1. jowensauthor's avatar

        You’re welcome 🙂

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  10. Debbie's avatar

    Short, sweet, and to the point — well done, John. Happy Fourth to you and yours!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Happy fourth to you, Debbie.

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  11. John Holton's avatar

    Very true. Happy Independence Day!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, John 🙂

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  12. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Happy 4th of July, John!! Great reminders.

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  13. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    Happy 4th, John! And great selection … I hadn’t heard Marvin Gaye’s rendition before.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I really like it. There is so much respect and love in that rendition.

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  14. The Hook's avatar

    Happy Fourth, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      And to you Hook.

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    2. Micki Peluso's avatar

      Thanks for stopping by the reblog!!!

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  15. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    I felt like saying “Amen” after that suggestion, John. Happy Independence Day! —- Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Suzanne. 🙂

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  16. dgkaye's avatar

    Happy 4th John. Lovely tribute to beautiful America. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much. 🙂

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  17. Micki Peluso's avatar

    Terrific blog John, as you can see from all the comments!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Micki. I appreciate it.

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  18. Cayman Thorn's avatar

    Amen to that!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Pilgrim

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