Today we celebrate America's independence. Today we revel in our freedom. Today we stand united in our patriotism. But today as we celebrate, we must acknowledge that this freedom we celebrate has been hard fought and won on the backs of true patriots - members of the military, past and present - and their families. There is a [...]
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Independence…
Independence. It is what every child strives for and what parents try to foster as part of the development process. Babies start their lives totally dependent and with every day move toward greater independence. It is a fascinating process to watch and participate in as a parent - not easy and not painless - but fascinating. [...]
Today I write…
On this day when we celebrate the anniversary of our independence as a country I am reminded of the enduring cost of that freedom. Freedom is not a static state that once arrived at can be ignored. It is a commitment to a way of life that bears significant costs and these costs must be paid to [...]
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