Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Spark” – Happy Birthday America

July 4, 2026 · by John W. Howell · in Prompt · 53 Comments

From Linda Hill: Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “spark.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

Since it is the Fourth of July and time to celebrate the birth of the USA, I’m going to suspend my usual silliness to wish you a Happy 4th and hope that a spark of gratitude and pride touches each American today.

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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · July 4, 2026 - 4:24 am · Reply→

Happy July 4th John and have a wonderful celebration. hugsx

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 6:50 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Sally. Wishing you a super weekend.
  
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Dan Antion · July 4, 2026 - 5:36 am · Reply→

Enjoy the day, John. Give the girls a scritch from us.

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 6:49 am · Reply→
  
  Will do. Thanks, Dan
  
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equipsblog · July 4, 2026 - 6:00 am · Reply→

Happy 4th to you too, John. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 6:49 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Pat.
  
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  1. equipsblog · July 4, 2026 - 6:53 am · Reply→
    
    😎🇺🇲😎🇺🇲😎
    
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Sorryless · July 4, 2026 - 6:02 am · Reply→

Have a wonderful holiday weekend Boss.

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 6:48 am · Reply→
  
  Wishing you a great one too, Pilgrim. 😊
  
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  1. Sorryless · July 4, 2026 - 4:22 pm · Reply→
    
    🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 7:49 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Charles Yallowitz · July 4, 2026 - 6:36 am · Reply→

Happy 4th.

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 6:48 am · Reply→
  
  Thanks
  
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tokragly · July 4, 2026 - 7:19 am · Reply→

Not just a Happy 4th. A happy 250th to this still great country. Enjoy

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 11:36 am · Reply→
  
  Yes sir. 🇺🇸
  
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JFRSr · July 4, 2026 - 7:20 am · Reply→

Very nice, John…God bless America🐳

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 11:37 am · Reply→
  
  He has. 🇺🇸
  
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Ol' Big Jim · July 4, 2026 - 7:24 am · Reply→

Happy 4th, John!

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 11:37 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Jim. Happy 4th to you. 🇺🇸
  
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  1. Ol' Big Jim · July 5, 2026 - 4:30 am · Reply→
    
    You’re welcome, and thank you! I hope your 4th was a good one; mine was.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 5, 2026 - 7:03 am ·
      
      Yes, it was. 😄
      
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T. W. Dittmer · July 4, 2026 - 7:27 am · Reply→

Happy Independence Day, John!

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 11:38 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Tim. Happy 4th to you. 🇺🇸
  
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  1. T. W. Dittmer · July 4, 2026 - 1:13 pm · Reply→
    
    😊
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 3:59 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Cindy Georgakas · July 4, 2026 - 7:32 am · Reply→

Happy 4th John! Enjoy your weekend💕🇺🇸🎉

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 11:38 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Cindy. You as well. 🇺🇸
  
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Dale · July 4, 2026 - 7:56 am · Reply→

Enjoy the holiday, John. Happy 4th to you and your girls!

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 11:39 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Dale. 😊
  
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Kymber @booomcha · July 4, 2026 - 8:32 am · Reply→

Happy 4th, John! I hope you enjoy today.

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 11:39 am · Reply→
  
  Happy 4th to you, Kymber. 🇺🇸 Thank you
  
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Book Club Mom · July 4, 2026 - 10:15 am · Reply→

Happy July 4th, John!

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 11:40 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Barbara. Happy 4th to you.
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · July 4, 2026 - 11:28 am · Reply→

John, have a wonderful Fourth of July. Wishing you all the traditional food fun, along with a good air conditioner. 😀 Big hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 11:42 am · Reply→
  
  We need a good A/C today. A cool 98 degrees. Thank you, Teagan.
  
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noelleg44 · July 4, 2026 - 11:48 am · Reply→

Bravo! and Happy 250th Fourth of July!

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 4:00 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Noelle.
  
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Jennie · July 4, 2026 - 2:07 pm · Reply→

Nicely said, John. Happy 4th to you! 🇺🇸

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 3:59 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Jennie.
  
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roughwighting · July 4, 2026 - 3:42 pm · Reply→

A spark turning into a firecracker of pride and determination to keep our freedom ringing loud and clear! Happy 4th, John.

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 3:56 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Pamela. Happy 4th to you.
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · July 4, 2026 - 3:46 pm · Reply→

Right back atcha, John!

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 3:55 pm · Reply→
  
  😊 thank you, Monika
  
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petespringer · July 4, 2026 - 5:40 pm · Reply→

Happy 4th to you and yours, John. America is a lot like us—imperfect, but we’ve got so much to be thankful for.

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1. John W. Howell · July 4, 2026 - 7:48 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Pete. Happy 4th to you.
  
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thomasstigwikman · July 5, 2026 - 1:21 am · Reply→

4th of July just ended but I hope you had a great 4th of July. We had a barbeque and a lot of fun.

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1. John W. Howell · July 5, 2026 - 7:01 am · Reply→
  
  We had grilled lamb chops and enjoyed it, too.
  
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  1. thomasstigwikman · July 5, 2026 - 12:06 pm · Reply→
    
    That is great. Happy fourth.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 5, 2026 - 12:34 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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robbiesinspiration · July 5, 2026 - 6:31 am · Reply→

I hope it was a great day

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1. John W. Howell · July 5, 2026 - 7:10 am · Reply→
  
  It was, Robbie. Thanks.
  
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Resa · July 5, 2026 - 11:44 am · Reply→

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY

My belated wishes are sincere!

OX OX OX OX

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1. John W. Howell · July 5, 2026 - 12:30 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Resa. 😊X
  
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