topic Re: Happy Fourth of July! Is there hope? in Our Front Porch

Happy Fourth of July! Is there hope?

SereneSeagull — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:25:33 GMT

While I haven’t really been into this Fourth this year, as I’m not feeling it with all that’s going on that I think the founders would be appalled to see. I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. Watching fireworks since I was a kid has been my favorite. I do plan on doing that at least. Just don’t have the same joy this year.

It feels odd not feeling that pride today of all days.. Anyone else have a blah-like feeling this year? I’d like to get out of that funk about it, but haven’t been able to shake it.

Re: Happy Fourth of July! Is there hope?

WebWiseWoman — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:54:59 GMT

Thank you, Serene, for writing exactly how I (and many others I've chatted with) many of us are feeling today!

Thank you remaining civil and respectful in your post (as you always are); imo, civility and respect, which have been important points of the American spirit, have been missing in many social media postings recently.

Happy Birthday, AMERICA (not an individual, nor a "party", nor any ideology that forbids open discussion)! You've been my home since my birth in 1954 and I hope to remain...