Happy Independence Day

Or should I say, Happy Treason Day!

I was all ready to post a diatribe about the evils of illegal fireworks, when I saw this image online and burst out laughing. Thank you, Sinclair!

I am currently reading the Outlander book series, which is about this very subject. The story takes place during Scottish rebellion against the British. The Scots were forced to give their allegiance to a greedy monarch who stormed their country and kicked out their own king. Those who wanted to bring back their true king organized a rebellion. Most of those soldiers--having been sleep deprived and starving to death--were slaughtered. The rest were eventually rounded up and either shot, hanged or imprisoned as traitors of England. I am pretty sure the story is headed toward the American Revolution. It is currently 1755, and I know the characters move to the colonies in a few years.

So, Happy Treason Day, America! Your ancestors fought for independence so we could all be free here (most of us, anyway). Let's remember that and be considerate to your neighbors, no matter what their beliefs, color or sexual orientation. We are all equal in the eyes of God.

Oh, and just a short diatribe. If fireworks are legal in your area, it is your responsibility to shoot them off someplace safe, not in your neighbors back yard!!!