Anybody else out there having problems with the phrases “Freedom 250” or “America 250”? Look them up as it is a bit of an education. “Freedom 250” is the name of the event our President is promoting. “America 250” is an event sponsored by non-profits and is celebrated in many ways across all 50 states. If you type in America250, you will come up with many companies trying to sell you something but just scroll down to see the website associated with America 250. You can find out what is going on here in Oregon-or whatever state you live in. Among others, you will see the Oregon Historical Society is involved in this program.
When I was growing up here the 4th of July was quite a big day as many people were coming to the beach. We used to go down to the end of our driveway and count all the cars coming into the area. This sounds silly now. We would go to the parade or be in the parade and then to the beach to watch the fireworks show. Hot dogs and marshmallows were always included. And this was the only day our mom would buy us soda pop-just shows how special it was.
Nowadays I don’t miss the 4th of July parade, always getting choked up when the American Flag goes by. Our Stars and Stripes symbolize our nation’s history, unity, and values, 50 stars for 50 states and 13 stripes for the original colonies. Knowing this makes so many of us very proud.
Our country and people are currently in a battle, as they have been in for the past 250 years, that of race, creed, and color. Very slowly many states have made progress. Our current government is working on reversing all this progress in the blink of an eye. Money is talking to people with power. Good people are being dismissed by money and people with power.
I guess where I’m going with this is I will be in Nehalem with the North County Resistance, a peaceful protest group on the Saturday’s leading up to the 4th of July and I will be there with this group on the Saturdays after the 4th of July. On the 4th of July, there will be many of us in Manzanita watching the Parade, getting a little choked up, when the Flag goes by.
Hope to see in Nehalem this coming Saturday, June 6th, from noon to 2 PM. Perhaps Mother Nature will be kind to us and water our gardens while we are out there. We do want you to join us.
Please remember a can of food or two.
Thanks,
Patty Rinehart