Each year I like to take personal stock as we Americans celebrate our Independence day. Our forefathers didn't just declare that they were free. They put a plan together, in writing, and then fought to achieve that right. Freedom is never free, but always bought at a cost to someone. So I like to think that they would be happy knowing that we can spend the day with family and friends enjoying picnics, games, and an evening of fireworks. These would have been pleasures they themselves might have enjoyed.
As I take stock it is wonderful to note that we can live practically anywhere we like. Those forefathers of ours had itchy feet that brought them to a distant shore to settle. Not always content, they moved on and resettled again and again. I am all for that as northern transplant who moved to South Florida.
The value of a good education was as important to the early settlers as it for us. In 1636 Harvard University was established and John Adams both a Founding Father and the second President was a graduate of law in 1758.
Many of those founding fathers did not following the career paths chosen by their fathers. They had more choices. Which has lead me to believe they would appreciate the variety of choices we have to "pursue our happiness".
So on this 240th anniversary of our country's birth I want to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Independence Day