tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post2297141124571526284..comments2024-03-28T09:47:26.622-04:00Comments on Cottage by the Sea : Happy Fourth of July!anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16431583887929550484noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post-10386434511411135362010-07-05T14:01:03.370-04:002010-07-05T14:01:03.370-04:00Hi Annie I so agree with you wish we could read an...Hi Annie I so agree with you wish we could read and learn more about America's wonderful History. You do such beautiful paintings and I adore your topper. I hope you had a great 4th of July sweets. big hugsKrystal Katshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657401731168428902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post-19945161966591221622010-07-04T03:36:29.058-04:002010-07-04T03:36:29.058-04:00Hi Annie, I had a nice visit here and loved your p...Hi Annie, I had a nice visit here and loved your post. My hubby and I went out and bought several smaller flags and put them all over. The kids teased us but we told them we are proud Americans. My dad has his flag all year. We are very blessed to live in this land of freedom. Have a wonderful 4th. HugsSusanhttp://www.garden4mylord.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post-659388271651642642010-07-03T22:08:51.532-04:002010-07-03T22:08:51.532-04:00How the post insults anyone is beyond me, but sorr...How the post insults anyone is beyond me, but sorry you feel so offended by something.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179126521525239749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post-5601012579833823512010-07-03T21:43:48.490-04:002010-07-03T21:43:48.490-04:00You have a wonderful way of reminding us of valuab...You have a wonderful way of reminding us of valuable things - the laughter of children and their dear accomplishments , the beauty around us in its varied forms , and the many blessings heaped upon us ( undeserving though we may be !) . Our freedom is one such blessing...one fought hard for by the ultimate sacrifice of brave , dedicated men and women and maintained still by troops here and<br /> abroad . Thank you , Annie !Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593799497391790252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post-7539662360261610312010-07-02T23:47:28.371-04:002010-07-02T23:47:28.371-04:00My 4 greats great grandfather fought in the War of...My 4 greats great grandfather fought in the War of 1812, and his father and father in law fought in the Revolution (my 5 greats great grandfathers). Also, the capitol of West Virginia is named after my 7 greats great grandfather. If you know that you're a descendant of a colonial family, you don't forget these things. Though, I'm sure there are many people who simply don't know, and whose families didn't keep track. I must admit to feeling insulted, although I do realize that your words were not directed at me specifically and that I shouldn't feel this way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post-56265408126729555642010-07-02T23:26:54.336-04:002010-07-02T23:26:54.336-04:00Hi Annie! So wonderful to see you posting again. ...Hi Annie! So wonderful to see you posting again. Your posts are always so great. I agree 100% with you about the Declaration of Independence. I would bet that most kids don't know a thing about it, & that is so sad. I try to teach Elliot & Emily, I after reading your post, I am going to go online, find it, & print it out. I can begin to read a bit each day to them & try to explain to them. <br /><br />Hope you have a lovely weekend - without humidity. :-) Have a safe 4th Annie. HugsJudyhttp://homespunblessings.net/Gratefulheartblog.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post-29646107362853939122010-07-02T14:50:58.755-04:002010-07-02T14:50:58.755-04:00Way to go Annie, I couldn't have said it bette...Way to go Annie, I couldn't have said it better! Yes we better not forget, and we all need to teach our children and grandchildren this for sure. What a wonderful post, and now I'm so thirsty for some homemade lemonade, I will never take it for granted anymore. <br />Have a wonderful 4th ! That is such a beautiful picture. <br />HUGGGSSSSSSandyhttp://carolina-moon.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post-51081720395191879172010-07-02T13:55:22.792-04:002010-07-02T13:55:22.792-04:00Lovely photo. Sea WitchLovely photo. Sea WitchSea Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18139873167885665763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15530750.post-85195490575969783052010-07-02T13:35:59.800-04:002010-07-02T13:35:59.800-04:00Fabulous post Annie! I agree that we should celeb...Fabulous post Annie! I agree that we should celebrate the 4th with more than fireworks and BBQ --a little appreciation of the history of the Revolution and reading both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are ways to enhance our love of country & the freedom so many gave their lives for.<br /><br />Happy 4th 0f July!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.com