July is a Popular Month for Independence Days

While doing research to write an article about my father's land of birth, came across an interesting … uuhhh … ??? ... “coincidence”? The month of July is a very popular month for independence days.

• The Bahamas - July 10th
• United States of America - July 4^th
• Argentina - July 9^th
• France - July 14^th
• Colombia - July 20^th
• Cuba - 26^th of July Movement

Didn't do extensive research but there looks like a pattern here.  Must be something about a hot summer month.

- Who would willingly choose to do battle in the dead of winter?

- Spring time is a time for lovers? The birds and the bees, the flowers and the trees. Etc.

- Autumn is out of the question. You can't sneak up on the enemy because the dead leaves on the ground make too much noise when you step on 'em!!
 
- Fighting for your freedom in the month of July?  Makes perfect sense.


Cool thing about The Bahamas is they peacefully negotiated their independence from the British. Now that's a noteworthy historical note!  Wouldn't you agree?

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Related Articles:

• #Bahamas 41st Post Independence Celebration in Atlanta
• The Bahamas: The Best of Its Art and Culture | culturetrip.com 

A Real Black Man Whose Real Name is George ~ Express Yourself! | Medium.com

For those who do not understand the historical reference in the title, do research and learn the American history behind the story of “10,000 Black Men Named George”.

It’s June 1, 2020, and the USA has been experiencing civil unrest and protestations for the past 6 days. Anger has erupted over the death of an unarmed citizen at the hands or rather “the knee” of another citizen who bears arms, wears a badge, and took an oath to serve and protect the citizens.

RIGHTEOUS ANGER OVER A WRONGFUL DEATH.

Continue reading this article at Express Yourself! ~ Medium.com.

United States Map in Crayon Colors

Maps are like sad songs. They say so much.

I kind of like the map below because of its crayon-brights blocks of color!

The product description says:

Crayon-bright blocks of color make the “United States Map” especially easy to read – and make a bold style statement at the same time. State names and borders are clearly marked, as well as international borders, state capitals, secondary cities, and an inset map of Alaska and Hawaii. The map is a fun, appealing learning tool for kids, and an eye-catching artwork for adults.

It sure caught my eye! Instead of viewing my beloved country in intensities of hot and cold, or red or blue, I rather like seeing it as a rainbow! South Africa is called a Rainbow Nation. I like the concept.

United States Map 36 in. x 24 in. Allposters.com

Articles That May Relate (???):

• Census: Hawaii nation's only majority Asian state(thegardenisland.com)

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• Red State Reads, Blue State Reads(theatlanticwire.com)

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• Red States, Blue States(bokertov.typepad.com)

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• Hawaiians, Alaskans contemplate their new reality: living within North Korean missile range(businessinsider.com)

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• Republican states join revolt over Donald Trump's demand for voter information(telegraph.co.uk)

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• Alaska lauds black soldiers' work on famed WWII highway(stripes.com)

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• These governors won over unlikely voters and have some lessons for Washington(businessinsider.com)

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Representatives Laud A Departing Dean, 59-Year Veteran John Dingell : NPR

The Bible says “Give honor to whom honor is due”. Heard this report on the radio this morning. Today I am celebrating my 59th birthday which means this man has been a loyal and faithful servant of the people for as long as I’ve been living. Want to take a minute to give a shout out to a man who has continued to push the plow so that all the citizens can reap the benefits of the harvest of his hard labor and dedication.  Tribute to a real life Captain America. 

Representatives Laud A Departing Dean, 59-Year Veteran John Dingell : NPR.

Thank you Honorable Sir.

You have left your indelible signature on
the pages of America’s history.

English: US Politician John Dingell’s signature. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Official Congressional portrait of Congressman John Dingell. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Captain America image found at glitter-graphics.com

* * * This is just a side note but there seems to be a debate raging about the future of television; a discussion which has not yet peaked my interest. But if there is just one word uttered, moaned, groaned, whispered, or even indirectly hinted at, about getting rid of or replacing public radio broadcasting, putting on my boxing gloves. Gonna have to get into the ring!!!