America Is Awesome
I’m sitting here in a very echo-y, much-reduced version of my office. The rest of my home – where I’ve lived for damn near seven years – is now stylishly decorated in Neo-Modern Cardboard Box. Tres chic. In less than a week, I’ll hit the road my my creaky Blazer to relocate to Virginia under official Army auspices. Or orders, if you like a harsh authoritarian approach.
With the box packing complete, I have next to nothing to do. The movers discouraged me from doodling on the boxes with crayons by actually packing the crayons. Assholes.
Regardless, before She Of Great Significance arrives later today, I wanted to share this Fourth of July thought with you. I searched the webz for a while before I found the version that suited me. No surprise, it’s Martina McBride.
Enjoy, and have a safe, reverent Fourth.
July 4, 2014 at 08:22
Thanks for your service to our Country, Rants!
USA! USA! USA!
July 4, 2014 at 08:23
You’re more than welcome!
July 4, 2014 at 08:31
‘merica! Happy Fourth!
July 4, 2014 at 09:12
Thank you! ‘Murrica!
July 4, 2014 at 11:25
You have a safe and reverent Independence Day, as well, Rants. Yes, America IS awesome.
July 4, 2014 at 13:14
Hell yeah!
July 5, 2014 at 13:01
Even though it’s not my anthem, Martina McBride’s version still gave me goose bumps, or as Jennifer Lopez says “goosies!” Thank you for your service Rants & good luck with your new assignment & new living arrangements. I hope the move goes smoothly & you find you like Virginia!
July 6, 2014 at 09:27
I’ve always come to love the places I’ve been. Except Afghanistan.
July 6, 2014 at 15:49
The Big Suck!
July 6, 2014 at 21:48
Totally.
July 5, 2014 at 19:38
As per your instructions, she didn’t f**k it up, though there were a few redneck yahoos who couldn’t just stand quietly.
Happy Fourth, and hopes for a smooth move. 🙂
July 6, 2014 at 09:26
We sometimes can’t contain ourselves.
July 5, 2014 at 20:48
Ft. Eustis? I had a couple of good years there – approximately 3rd through 5th grade.
July 6, 2014 at 09:27
Nope, the Pentagon.
July 6, 2014 at 09:37
Now I feel like I know too much.
July 6, 2014 at 09:38
No. Apparently a lot of other people work there.
July 7, 2014 at 11:15
Martina has an incredible voice.
July 7, 2014 at 11:33
Agreed!
July 8, 2014 at 19:29
Packed the crayons – how rude.
Terrific choice of singer – nice to hear anaytime
July 8, 2014 at 20:48
Thanks, Benze!
July 9, 2014 at 05:04
Love your blog – its awesome.
July 9, 2014 at 05:56
Thanks!
August 18, 2014 at 11:32
No, no, wrong! Europe is awesome! You need to relocate here!
August 18, 2014 at 11:36
I must respectfully decline.