Independence Day

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 Finally got pictures of Dobby with the flag. Yes, he celebrates too. 


Not much in terms of people setting off fireworks in my area, so it has been quiet. I am sure it will pick up over the next few days. I will be home with him and so far thunderstorms don't seem to bother him.  

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this weekend, be safe. 



Now to honor America, please join in and sing a few songs with us. Sing them from your heart.


God, bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her, And guide her
Through the night with a light from above. 
From the mountains To the prairies  
To the oceans white with foam, 
God, bless America, My home, sweet home.
 God bless America Land that I love
Stand beside her
And guide her
Through the night with a light from above
From the mountains To the prairies  
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America
My home sweet home
God bless America....
My home sweet home!





O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!

America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!

America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!

O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self the country loved
And mercy more than life!

America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!

O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!

America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

O beautiful for halcyon skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the enameled plain!

America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till souls wax fair as earth and air
And music-hearted sea!

O beautiful for pilgrims feet,
Whose stem impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!

America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till paths be wrought through
wilds of thought
By pilgrim foot and knee!

O beautiful for glory-tale
Of liberating strife
When once and twice,
for man's avail
Men lavished precious life!

America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till selfish gain no longer stain
The banner of the free!

O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!

America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till nobler men keep once again
Thy whiter jubilee!

Comments

  1. Eastside CatsJuly 3, 2026 at 7:54 AM

    Henry is looking at me like I'm crazy, as I sing out!
    Happy July 4th!

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  2. da tabbies o trout towneJuly 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM

    lookin good dood ! de gurl will sing in her mindz eye, thanx full lee …coz her
    canna carree a toon, even with a baskit ‼️😸🧡🤍🤍🧡

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  3. carol l mckJuly 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM

    Oh Dubie ~ you are so handsome and love you with the flag photos ~ Beautiful post ~ what the day is all about rather than the loud fireworks ~ sigh
    Hugs ^_^

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  4. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)July 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    He's so photogenic!

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  5. messymimiJuly 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM

    Have a blessed and beautiful Independence Day!

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  6. MeganJuly 7, 2026 at 3:08 AM

    Gorgeous pics of Dobby. Keep 'em coming! LOL

    Megan
    Sydney, Australia

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