Thank you to a great country with wonderful Americans who took me in.
A country in which people I think highly of share these common traits, as Thomas L. Friedman explained in his recent opinion essay:
“Respect science, respect nature, respect each other.”
Notes:
- Inspired by Beth (again) in Alive on all Channels: “If they come for the innocent without stepping over your dead body, cursed be your religion and your life.” — Ciaron O’Reilly, Catholic Worker
- Photo via Great Falls Tribune
yes, yes, yes. happy 4th, dk
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You too Beth…
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Very glad you are here….
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Thank you Mary Ann
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Happy 4th of July! Both, T.L. Friedman’s and C O’Reilly’s words should be engraved in everyone’s heart and soul…..
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So agree!
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Lovely 🤓 Enjoy your day sending joy from the north ✌️☀️smiles Hedy
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Thanks Hedy!
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I love the word “respect” David! The common denominator for all of life’s interactions. 🙂
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Happy Fourth from one New American to another. Second favorite holiday after Thanksgiving.
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Happy 4th to you too Michael.
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Happy 4th to my fellow Canadian/American. Super grateful they let me in too, David. 🙂 Cher xo
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Hi Cher! Happy 4th to you too!
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Thank you, David!
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Happy Independence day from another Canadian/American. so glad to be a citizen and proud to “know” you” — Bests! MJ
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Awww, my sentiments exactly. Thanks MJ.
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Thomas Friedman is one of my favorite writers/columnists, and this essay further solidifies that opinion. The bumper sticker could be even shorter: RESPECT…
Happy 4th!
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With you Jim. Happy 4th!
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Not a native New Yorker? I missed that. Where are you from and how long have you been here. I know you’ve been here a long time, or so i think. Happy 4th to you!
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Hi Melinda. Thank you! Here it is: https://davidkanigan.com/about-leadership-leader-manager-management-growth-development-inspire-inspiration-thrive-learn/
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It’s been ages since I read your profile. I reme ber it now.
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Happy 4th. I’m glad they let us both in. It’s been quite the ride.
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It has. Happy 4th to you too.
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They are lucky to have you!!! Happy 4th to you all 👏🎉👏🎉
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Awww. Thanks Karen.
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Happy 4th, pal! So happy to claim you as one of our own. And have always admired Thomas Friedman….wise man.
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Thanks Lori!
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Thank you.for the link to that brilliant essay.
That should be Biden’s catch phrase…
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Agree!
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Thanks for linking to that page. I had not seen that article and I truly believe that respecting science, nature and each other is pretty simple thing to do. When doing so, one is enlightened, hopeful and becomes a better person!
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Agree Margie. The essay was enlightening and inspiring for what can and should be.
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A belated Happy July 4th
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Thank you Scott
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