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Writings of Irish Joe Harrison: Independence Day

Writings of Irish Joe Harrison: Independence Day: Independence Day By Joe Harrison I have often heard it said that the most dangerous thing in the world is a man with nothing left...

The 4th of July

The 4th of July is a time of celebration.  How many of our family really know what happened on that day in 1776.  Can you imagine 56 men declaring that they and their country men are no longer apart of this government?  What would happen?  Some would cheer other wouldn't be so happy and rebel against the rebels.  Their Army would be small and facing destruction at every turn.  I can't imagine them having a snowball chance in hell to accomplish anything.

But, we must think of George Washington and those brave men at Valley Forge, the suffering they endured.  We should think about Frances Marion, the swamp fox who fought the British unconventionally.  There was Nathaniel Greene and the list goes on and on.  I have read about the signers of the Declaration of Independence losing everything due to the war.

Take a minute during this 4th and tell your children the story of those times.  If you don't know a lot get a book, one with pictures and show the little ones, and big ones too what this day is for.  Take a moment and pray for America.  Pray for the families of veterans who lost their lives and the men and women who at this very moment are putting their lives on the line for us.  It's not politics that they do this.  They love our country and us to do what they do.

Writings of Irish Joe Harrison: The 4th of July

Writings of Irish Joe Harrison: The 4th of July: The 4 th of July By Joe Harrison The 4 th is approaching quickly and where I come from it is usually a day of getting together ...

Home in South Carolina

I have had such a wonderful time over the least week with my Mom and sister's.  there were two family get togethers with barbecue.  I love barbecue but it plays havoc on my blood pressure.  I met scores of new family members.  It was nice to look out at all the people I am kin to as I sat and ate under the tent.  I love talking to my sisters and getting to know them and my Mom.  I love to hear here talk about growing up and life in that era of history.

My uncle let me see his custom '39 Chevy.  Wow I was so impressed.  He put a ton of work in the restoration.  I love seeing such beautiful cars as that.  I bet if that car could talk it would fill volumes.  It's hard to imagine the same cars we drive everyday will one day be classics.

I feel like the bionic man!

This past November they replaced my damaged left ankle.  It worked out great!  I had cataracts on my right eye really bad and they replaced the lens of that eye.  I see great!!!  If I can get em to throw in a hand for this mangled piece of meat I have I will be back in fighting order!!!

A Wonderful Time with Mom and Sisters

My wife and I have spent the last week with my Mom and my sisters.  We had a great time talking and finding out about each other.  The first day was awesome.  I met my sister Sharon first.  When I saw my Mom we both hugged and said I love you.  I know it had been a very long time since she last saw me.

The azaleas are starting to bloom and we had some good weather while there.  The restaurants we ate at were all outstanding.  I am very surprised I didn't gain 10 pounds or more.  We went to Ft Moultrie and visited the Naval base that is now closed but is used for the set of "Army Wives".  Mt Dad was a Navy man and put in his 20 or so years to retirement.  We had a lot in common.

The hardest thing of all was leaving.  I hated to leave and put it off a few days but we had to come home to catch up here at home.  I just look forward to when I can go back for another stay.  I love ya MOM and Sis's.  I hope too come back really soon.