July 4

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Happy Independence Day!

I'm wishing we could remember that "independence" doesn't mean it's a good idea to do whatever we want, without regard to the consequences of our actions (for ourselves, for our descendants, for others.....). 

I believe that the more freedom we have, the more obligation we have to behave responsibly...............

Globally, and locally, our daily choices have impacts that go far beyond the walls of our houses or the edges of our yards.  I wish we would think, more often, about those impacts, and make more decisions that would be better for the future, for the planet, for those around us right now.

Speaking locally, I surely wish more people would celebrate with s'mores and fewer would chose useless and aggravating noise........

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