The Greatest Glory of a free born people is to transmit that freedom to their children
William Havard
Remember…
…the opportunities that you have
…the family and friends that support you
…that you can choose your own path
…that you should never stop trying
…that complaints won’t change your fortunes, but actions will
…that you are more fortunate than many other people in this world
I may only spend limited time in my native home of NYC these days, but I am so glad for the opportunity to have grown up there. I take my upbringing for granted, but not as much today when I am on a business trip in a country where there is no freedom of the press or freedom of assembly (I am so hoping my message gets across the great firewall). It is a beautiful to have choices and grow up in a place where our voices are encouraged (even if some of us may talk about travel, design and fashion!) I am always conscious of trying to pass that on when we start our own family some day.
Thank you to those men and women that devote themselves to service and happy unofficial start of summer!
My posts will be very limited in the next two weeks, but I’ll be back thereafter!
Happy Memorial Day and have a lovely week!
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Have a wonderful Memorial Day!
You are so right. Hope you are safe in your travels, and happy memorial day!
Chic on the Cheap
Fun to wake up to a pic from my hometown! Happy memorial day 🙂
Brigid
Favoriteblingsandthings.com
Great picture! I wanted to visit this place! Hope you are having a wonderful memorial day! Salute to those who serve!
-Jyoti
PS. New post is up, come check out my blog whenever you have a chance!
Style-Delights Blog
Great photo, happy memorial day!!
x
Rachel
Nice photo!
I was thinking a lot about that yesterday. We’re extremely fortunate.
Hope you’re having a great week and I love that pix 🙂 xoxo
I really appreciate your thoughtful post, it’s so true how lucky we are. Thank you for reminding me of all those important things!
xoxo Mary Jo
Love this photo! Hope you’re having a good time and safe travels.
love the pic… and the “remembers”
xo
MOSAMUSE
MOSAMUSE.com
I feel so thankful for my loved ones…This post is a great reminder!
Amen sister! Beautiful post! Can’t wait to hear about your business trip! Many blessings! xoxo