Support4Change Blog

July 3, 2008

By Arlene Harder, MA, MFT

Take a moment during the picnic to reflect on patriotism

Wondering what I can do quickly for a Fourth of July topic, I’ve decided to do what some of my favorite comics do when the artist goes on vacation: they reprint earlier strips. So I will reuse the July Fourth blog from last year, Being “American” on the Fourth of July. In case you missed it, this Q-and-A Club set of questions asks what it means to you to be an American. The topic fits in well with a recent issue of TIME magazine with a cover article of “The Real Meaning of Patriotism: Why both parties get it wrong—and how to fix it.” Articles from McCain (Why service is our strength) and Obama (Why we share the same destiny), as well as others, explored the different views that Republicans and Democrats generally take toward the ideal of patriotism. Do we look to the past or place hope in the future because we have been blessed with a past that offers promise of a better future? What are your thoughts about citizenship and, most importantly, why do you feel that way?

Sending greetings for holidays and other occasions

Have you ever considered sending your friends and family a July 4th car? Of course, it would be too late if you wanted to send it by snail mail, but there are two fine e-card companies I recommend: Katie’s Cards and Jacquie Lawson. Interestingly, even though they have lovely American Independence themes, they are created in England. The two artists have slightly different styles, but both are easy to use and inexpensive (even when you consider the very low yearly subscription rate). Check them out. They make it easy to let friends and family know you are thinking of them.

Don’t miss the chance to receive a FREE copy of Open Up the Right Side of Your Brain

Rather than repeat the information, I’m just going to point you to the Wonderful Web Women Giveaway that will end on July 10. In the last blog entry I told all about it, so go there to read more if you want to get my  ebook on Open Up the Right Side of the Brain at no cost at all.

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