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Lane Wright's avatar

I’m really not feeling like celebrating the Fourth of July this year. It’s a very scary time, and it’s disheartening to see so many people who are supposed to be leaders in our country demonstrating nothing but cowardice and a lack of backbone. Either that, or they’re showing just how despicable they are, and allowing the people who support them to also show that they are equally as despicable. I feel like the country is at the precipice of disaster, and it terrifies me. I don’t at all like feeling this way, and I’m hoping that somehow this gets turned around. Nowhere near certain, but hoping.

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PJ and Thomas's avatar

couldn't have said it better, Lane!

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JimNY's avatar

How well put this is....I feel like you read my mind! Hopefully, things will get turned around. This year, it certainly does not feel like the idea of the country in which I grew up.

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Alex's avatar

Im glad yall have had an amazing fourth filled with lots of family time. On my birthday we celebrated by playing our new favorite game, skipbo. We also celebrated my dads retirement. But most of all we had alot of family time with relatives that drove up from oregon.

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PJ and Thomas's avatar

that sounds like the perfect way to spend the holiday, Alex!

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Ted Howard's avatar

Sounds like you all had a really great day. I’m down in Ft Myers, FL helping my brother and SIL unpack and get settled in the new house they moved into this week. Good times with family. ❤️🤗

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PJ and Thomas's avatar

hope you had a great week, Ted!

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JimNY's avatar
3dEdited

Thanks for the great pix and update. I'm happy you were able to spend some time at PJ's aunt's, again. It was especially nice to "watch" the kids have such a good time! ♥️😊

I have to admit that I, too, felt little to celebrate this year. In fact, we basically laid low, enjoying down time together with no special plans. I found it hard to enjoy July 4, 2025 with all the nonsense going on today. (You should know, though, that your Instagram moment brought a smile / chuckle to my mood. Can I join you in screaming the next time??!!)

Have a happy and enjoyable week. If I remember correctly, you’ll be on your way to your upcoming beach stay. Hugs to all from NY.🤗🤗🌈🌈

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PJ and Thomas's avatar

I am happy it brought you some joy. and I am happy we aren't the only ones not particularly thrilled with everything going on this year. hugs to you!!! xo

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Cam's avatar

Very interested in the podcast episode you mention but am struggling to find it. I think the episode number might be incorrect? Or it’s for subscribers only? Thanks!!

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PJ and Thomas's avatar

Ahh apologies, Cam!! here you go: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/665/before-things-went-to-hell

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