My Town Monday: Celebrate Freedom
I’ve shared a fair number of stories about my town, the Village of Peninsula, population 601. It is a wonderful place, a small town with a big heart. A place where folks look after one another.
We have been in the Village for 20 years. We have experienced births, deaths and all that goes on between.
We celebrate creativity, from those who have gone before us and who carved out a life for themselves and for their families in a rough and tumble canal town, to those who, using their hands and hearts create things that, we hope, will enrich our lives and the lives of those around us.
I am thankful to those who took a stand for freedom. These words are important. They were not chosen lightly, and they are as significant today as they were when they were written.
Thanks to rudee for posting this video.
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Clair Dickson said,
July 6, 2009 @ 12:16 am
What a nice post! I think I’m going to celebrate with you.
Barbara Martin said,
July 6, 2009 @ 1:35 am
Excellent video, and nice to see Graham Greene in it (with his dual citizenship).
Eryl said,
July 6, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
That was brilliant!
Patti Abbott said,
July 6, 2009 @ 5:55 pm
I plan to retire here.
rudeek said,
July 7, 2009 @ 11:18 am
I am going to visit you when I drive to Virginia in September. I’ll have to strong arm my companion, my brother, but I’ve been doing that for years so it shouldn’t be a problem. We plan on driving down to see my sis. I’ve just got to see your town!
poetikat said,
July 7, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
Morgan Freeman has that lovely tone to his voice that is ideal for this. It must stir your heart.
Kat