“Throughout our history, it’s been our cities that have helped tell the American story.
It was Boston that rose up against an Empire,
and Philadelphia where liberty first rung out;
it was St. Louis that opened a gateway west,
and Houston that launched us to the stars;
it was the Motor City that built the middle class;
Miami that built a bridge to the Americas;
and New York that showed the world one clear September morning
that America stands together in times of trial.
That’s the proud tradition our cities uphold.
That’s the story our cities have helped write.”
-Barack Obama
June 21, 2008
Miami, FL
I probably should’ve saved this for the 4th, but it was the quote on my daily desk calendar today and I just couldn’t resist. Plus, aren’t we all already in the spirit of the 4th, anyway?
Happy Independence Day, everyone.
All that I ask is for you all to stay safe.
Oh, and please, for the love of all that is holy, enjoy a few beers on my behalf. ;)
About
I'm Heather. I'm 33 and have been married to Michael for seven years. Together, we have two beautiful little girls we love more than anything, and a miniature dachshund who drives us crazy. I'm a full-time working mom who has very little time for my own "stuff" these days, like home improvement, cooking/baking, cake decorating, and photography. Despite the team not making the playoffs since 1999, I'm STILL a Buffalo Bills fan, which I think speaks to my loyalty AND sense of humor. I can't wait to pick up the pace with travel again some day... you know, when we're done being ruled by tiny fists. Welcome to my blog.
