July 4: Independence Day

“Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood. … It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Independence Day is celebrated on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in the United States.

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Thank you to all of those who make the freedom possible. Your sacrifices will always be appreciated. How will you celebrate this year?

11 Year Death Day

My mother was a beautiful and strong woman – as most of our mothers are – and I miss her every day. She passed away in 2009, after a well fought battle with Huntington’s Disease. I was a large part of her main care as she slowly succumbed to HD’s unstoppable march on forward.

She taught me, how to find strength and grace, on the face of certain death. Even now, I live my life, attempting to be be a shadow of the woman she became, and if I manage to reach 20% of her, I will consider myself a success.

Her fight taught me many things, the most important of which, to live every moment as though it is your last. I realize, the though is cliche for many of you, but a basic truth to my life now.

I love you and I hope you are watching from the stars, drinking your famous Rum slush.