Looking at America 250: a commentary

 

If you live in the USA, you know we have a big anniversary coming up on July 4, 2026.

 I'm sure you have seen one of these signs,

  or something similar.

  Perhaps one or more of your neighbors has 

  one of these signs in their yard. 

Why do I find this offensive? Perhaps I am being too fussy or inflexible.  Perhaps it's semantics.  However, I believe it's because we in the States believe we are superior.  After all, there are two other countries in North America (Canada and Mexico), seven countries in Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama), and nine countries in South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela).  

What makes us in the States so special we can take credit for ALL of America?  After all, Canada turns 159 as a nation on July 1, 2026.  You don't see them touting the fact they belong to North America.  I believe we are only one wheel in the cog, although we are apparently the wealthiest and biggest bullies.  

I prefer to believe I am a member of the United States OF America.  Thank you for putting up with my diatribe.   

 

T Stands For Mugs That Caught My Eye

 

 

I thought this mug that was shaped like a camper van was quite cute.  I liked the subtle windows that contrasted nicely with the blue van. 

 

Even though I'm a cat lady, I fell for this adorable dog mug.

 

Who wouldn't fall in love with this face?

 

Yes, I was on a pet kick when I saw these paw print mugs.

  

I'm not sure this is PG rated!  Yes, the box is crooked.

 

I've shown you mine, now it's your turn to share your T entry this week.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard or decorated card.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time.   

 

 

 

Friday Smiles

 

It's a fact.  We all seem to love Vince the sign guy (Vince Rozmiarek).  We love his puns, his double entendres, and his play on words. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just in time for all you fathers out there, happy Father's Day this Sunday.

 

And for all you cat lovers (you know who you are): 

 

Thanks for visiting today.  SO grateful you dropped by.  Hopefully more of the same next Friday.