July Fourth

    I wish each of you and yours a very happy Fourth of July. Let freedom ring! AMERICA My country tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died! Land of the Pilgrim's pride! From every mountain side, Let freedom ring! My native country, thee, Land of … Continue reading July Fourth

Happy Birthday, America!

Having had the great good fortune to be born and raised on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland, I am a small-town girl and proud of it.  Right now I am home for my annual 4th of July/birthday visit.  Today, a lifelong friend and I took my 91 year-old Mom out to lunch and made a … Continue reading Happy Birthday, America!

My Country, ‘Tis of Thee

"My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From ev'ry mountainside Let freedom ring!" -Samuel Francis Smith 1831