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Tag: independence day

Posted on5 July 20226 August 2022Fitness & Exercise

Four on the Fourth: A new record

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Four on the Fourth: A new record

Yesterday was the 4th of July, which means Independence Day in America. And that means parades, barbeques, fireworks, and for some of us, Fun Runs!…

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Posted on4 July 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Gunpowder for Independence Day

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Today is Independence Day in America and, as an American, I always like to mark the day – even though I live in Scotland. Because…

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Posted on4 July 201526 July 2021Everyday Life

An American flag in Scotland

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on An American flag in Scotland

Today is Independence Day in America; the day we stood up against The Crown to demand self-rule. As a proud American, this is a very important day for me.…

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Posted on4 July 201217 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Patriotism abroad

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Patriotism abroad

Today is Independence Day in America. It is the day when the nation celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. As a proud American,…

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Posted on4 July 201110 July 2021Everyday Life

Boom! Bang!

by Just Frances2 Comments on Boom! Bang!

Today is the 235th birthday of my beloved America. I always get a bit weepy on Independence Day because my patriotism always gets the better…

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Posted on3 July 201110 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise

The last long weekend

by Just Frances4 Comments on The last long weekend

I’m in the homeland enjoying a four-day weekend before the start of my final (three-day) work week. And as it happens to be Pioneer Days…

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Posted on4 July 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

God bless the USA

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On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress of the United States of America signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing their departure from the rule of Great…

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Posted on3 July 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

American pride

by Just Frances2 Comments on American pride

As I was getting ready to head to the homeland for the 4th of July weekend, I realised it was high time I switched out…

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