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Today is Patriot Day U.S.A. 2014

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Today is a day to remember the attacks on September 11, 2001. Do you remember where you were when it happened? Have you lost someone to this great tragedy? My heart goes out to all people of the world who’ve been affected by acts of terrorism. Maybe one day we’ll live in a world where our differences aren’t a reason for war.

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Happy Labor Day U.S.A! – 2014

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Today we honor the laborers, or maybe the labor associations, or maybe the contributions of laborers to the economic system…huh…well, at least I get to eat hot dogs and watch fireworks.

Seriously, I know why, as a nation, we started celebrating Labor Day, but in all honesty, it’s the mark of summer’s end now. I do make an effort to reflect on the true purpose of this holiday, but right now, I’m so preoccupied with the last of my summer vacation.

To everyone else in the world, I hope you’re having a wonderful day and are enjoying the end of your summer or winter, depending on where you are. 😉

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Happy Independence Day U.S.A. ’14

I hope everyone is spending time with loved ones and enjoying the freedoms of the country, even the ones you don’t like. Remember how this country got to where it is now, good and bad, and think about where it can go. Outside of that, don’t worry about politics today, just have fun and be happy.

Here’s a look at my patriotic pinboard, Land of the…

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As for the rest of the world, I sincerely hope you are having a wonderful day wherever you are :).

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