The Quietest July 4th Yet..

Once in a while, we have a year where July 4th falls on a weekend and we get to have Friday if the 4th is on Saturday off. If it is on a Sunday, we get Monday off.

Today is the 4th and there are no wooshes, bangs, or loud sounds coming from fireworks going off. The place we live in actually had notice out saying fireworks were not allowed 😢

Last year at this time, we lived in Florida and my family was visiting another family in Florida. In the neighborhood they lived in, the celebration began at 9 pm. I will say that if I have a long weekend again on the 4th of July, that is the neighborhood I want to go to.

The fireworks were plentiful, loud, and did not stop even after we left the home of our friends. My toddler and theirs had fun and all the kids that came had fun. I went to bed with a smile on my face.

This year is different, due to Coronavirus, there are no gatherings- and even if there were any, we chose to stay home to be safe. Some states like Arizona, New Jersey- that had reopened or lifted the ban are noticing there are seeing a spike of cases and the authorities are trying to contain it.

With all these in mind, there is a sour taste in the mouth to go outside and see fireworks if there are any. I am planning on turning on the TV later tonight to see if there would be any fireworks shows broadcast as they are happening.

Maybe next year will be different!

Maybe soon, Corona Virus will be done and gone away and we can return to some form of normalcy.

Maybe.

Even without fireworks, and outside barbecues; I hope you do something special so that for next year, you would say: “2020 was the year we….

This is the year, the year, we stayed home on July 4th and watched fireworks on TV…

Happy 4th of July and to all our military and servicemen and women; thank you!

Stay safe and have a Happy 4th of July my friends🎆🎉🎇

Always,

Ezanya

Happy 4th of July!

Did you know that, July 4th 1776, the colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom? Today, we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July!

If you have watched Pirates of The Caribbean (yes, it is imagination or someone’s creation) you see a glimpse of the British Military and it’s Naval Supremacy. That is why they were able to colonize some African and Asian Nations back in the day!

Imagine that a small group of migrants who moved to the Americas decide to declare their independence at whatever the cost so that they and their children can be free…

I am very much American, and very much Nigerian and I am not ignorant of what is going on in this country-the division based on politics, the issue at the borders, the flag and more. I choose though, to pray first before I speak… And the podcast is not for politics but I would address issues that I feel I necessary.

“We are all strangers in a strange land, longing for home, but not quite knowing what/ where home is” - Madeleine L’Engle

I agree with her and would say, we are all strangers on earth. We leave one place, city, state, country to better ourselves, our children and yet when we get there we complain.

On this day, I say, put your worries and differences aside and celebrate! Yes, if you are living in the U.S, are an American listening overseas, I say today we:

-Celebrate that we have the ability to love whomever we want

-Celebrate the ability to speak freely and not fear being hunted down for what you say. That one can speak out against the government, anyone, and not be afraid that the military or police or people would be sent to you or your family and that would be the last time you will be seen.

-Fly the American Flag proudly which allows you to be proud of the color of your skin, your sexuality, yourself, faith to believe.

Be thankful you are in one of the most beautiful nations on earth.

Happy 4th of July,

Happy Independence Day and be safe!

Ezanya