With such an important holiday upon us, I've been thinking about how different people celebrate patriotism and liberty. I didn't get much farther than flags, grilling, and fireworks. Then I found myself on a favorite website checking out individual state and US territory mottos (can you guess the website? bet you can!). I wanted to share with you a few that stood out to me:
Kansas: "To the Stars Through Hardships" - What hardships could someone in Kansas possibly have? I've been there. Kansans don't even have so much as a hill to walk up!
Maine: "I Lead" - What? Who is the "I" and what is he or she leading?
New Hampshire: "Live Free or Die" - This is a very popular motto that many people know or have at least heard of. But is it really true? Do people in New Hampshire really fall in line behind this idea? I think a more accurate motto would probably be "Live Free or Bitch About It"
Ohio: "With God All Things Are Possible" - well done, Ohio
Oklahoma: "Labor Conquers All Things" - OK....I did not know Adolf Hitler was from Oklahoma. Learn something new every day.
Puerto Rico: "John is his Name" - someone please research this and get back to me.
Please, be safe this weekend and as often as you think about it, say a special prayer for those who are serving both here in the U.S. and overseas to protect our rights as well as those of others.
Keep It Real!
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