User blog comment:Colin687/Happy Fourth of July!/@comment-1613839-20140707124141

Happy 4th all those in my country! While I don't wish to slight any other place or country, I obviously have a special love for my own, and today (well, last Friday) was the celebration of it's birth! I know this country (like every other) has issues, problems and isn't perfect (if it was, that would cause other issues), but it's always fun to have a bit of patriotic pride, and take a few moments to remember not only the date of your nation's birth, but also those who fell and paid the ultimate price to achieve that so long ago.

On top of all the serious the day brings, it's also always fun to play with things that explode, grill, have friend over, and then go out with the rest of the community to sit together in the park, listen to an awesome orchestra, and watch a breathtaking display for fireworks. So, while I generally don't go out of my way to emphasize the different places represented amoung this community (because I honestly believe it doesn't matter what country you're from), I did want to take just a moment to express how much I love my country and to say 'God Blass America' not because I want his blessings over anywhere else, but that I've seen his blessings in my own life and in our country (despite my country often spurring and hating God), but because I hope and pray that God will continue to bless America as we continue into future years.