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WISHING AMERICA A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
In honor of Friday's July 4th holiday, I started to think what I could buy the United States of America for its 227th birthday. The old gal is still kicking after all these years and is worthy of something special. Unfortunately, I am on a rather tight budget, so it won't be anything extravagant. Here's my America's Gift List for 2003:
1. A harmonica. America can always use more harmony.
2. A hamburger. It symbolizes the American way of life with all its different ingredients coming together to make something great.
3. A day pass to an amusement park. Life's rollercoaster is best sequestered by a jaunt on a real one.
4. A cup of coffee. America sometimes just needs to wake up.
5. A dozen red roses. Once America is awakened, it' would be nice for her to stop and smell the flowers.
6. Someone else's shoes. America should take a walk in unfamiliar footwear to gain more compassion for those in other lands.
7. Eyeglasses. Sometimes America is near-sighted. Sometimes she is far-sighted. Either way, having clearer vision could only help.
8. An airline ticket. America should venture beyond her comfort zone, for relaxation and a little more perspective than the shoes can offer.
9. A can of air freshener. This is mainly for America's fellow world citizens. Sometimes America does something that really stinks and she could use some help clearing the air.
10. A mirror. This would let America reflect on her past, facing her beauty and scars all at once. It would also let America prepare for the future. With a little primping, America can be a total knockout (although she's not everyone's type).
Have a fun, safe Fourth of July Weekend! If you are an American, celebrate this great country of ours, flaws and all. If you live in another great country, have a fun, safe weekend anyway!
