Independance Day

There are very few days where I feel I am free of my innate cynicism about, well, everything.

But today is one of those days. I feel free just to appreciate being an American. I don't know what it is, but on this day, I can let go of all the resentment, anger, and frustration I feel with my government, my society, and those in it. Even though many people probably are only looking forward to fireworks, beers, and a party, for me, this is a great day. It was the founding day of a great nation. My nation. Yes, I'm biased. But that doesn't make me wrong either.

July 4th, Independance day. Where we celebrate our freedom by making things explode. Bright color and noise and food. There is friendship, revelry, remembrance, and appreciation for everyone who has contributed to our nation's existance as a sovereign state that holds the beliefs it does. Even if it is all just propoganda and smoke and mirrors now, even if that is true... today I can ignore it. Today I can just be happy with the ideal. I can really believe it will someday come true.

So this day is very important to me. It is like a sabbatical. In a way, it is a personal holy day.

Now it is coming to a close, and I'm going to bed. I have had nay a drop of liquor nor a swig of beer. Tomorrow I return home in a borrowed vehicle, and I have also aquired a washer and dryer for my home.

Things are tight financially. Due to the recent car repairs of both my vehicles. Rent is overdue, but will be paid soon. Still, I'm late. And Ronin turns three next month, and I don't know what kind of party I can throw for her.

But today, I'm just content and at peace. That's okay, right?

Happy Independance day!
Happy Insurrection day!
Happy 4th!

~Jera

More than Meets the Eye

Transformers the Movie.

Good or bad?

What is your critique of the film. Did you like it, what did you like about it? Did you hate it, what did you hate about it?

Or give both.

My own critique will be coming up soon.

~Jera