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It would be presumptuous of me to speak for all seagulls. So of course I will do just that. We seagulls salute human Americans on your Independence Day. But we'd like to point out that we seagulls declared our own independence—from the rest of the animal kingdom—some 30 million years ago. So every day is like Independence Day to us. Let's see how much you know about your Independence Day. Which of the following phrases or sentences begins your Declaration of Independence? I won't keep you in suspense...this time.
Either you were able to read the fine print, or you clicked or tapped on the photo of the Declaration to enlarge it, or you knew the correct answer, or you randomly guessed #2. By whatever means you selected #2, you arrived at the correct answer. I hope you were among those who were already familiar with the words of your Declaration and the history and timeless principles behind them. But it is a good day to reacquaint yourself with what the 4th of July is really about. Incidentally, the Declaration was actually agreed upon by the Founders on July 2, 1776, but not announced publicly until July 4. And the final signatures were added by August 8. Look in my blog archives for Fun Fact Friday #7. You'll find a feature on one of the 56 signers, who signed his name Geo Taylor. I kid you not. Finally, my own little town of Bandon, Oregon celebrates Independence Day with a parade; a farmers and artisans market with live music and face painting; a family fun day in City Park with barbecue, a bounce house, and more live music; the Port of Bandon's fourth annual Cardboard Boat Regatta; Circles in the Sand beach labyrinths below Face Rock Viewpoint; apple pie and ice cream; fire dancers and fireworks by the waterfront; and the monthly Alive After Five art and wine walk. And I'll be busy all day as Park Host at South Jetty Beach. So please count me in for your leftovers.
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Meet the AuthorHi. I'm Geo the Seagull.
I'm the distinguished Park Host on South Jetty Beach at Bandon, Oregon, USA. I'm a firm believer in First Principles: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Your Lunch. Archives
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