Eva’s Byte #219 – My Glorious Declarations

With the Fourth forthcoming, Americans will proudly celebrate Independence Day commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress. That 243-yr.-old document, particularly its second sentence, makes a profound statement about human rights:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

On a grand scale, I do not take lightly, these precious endowments which endure, thanks to the sacrifices those in our military have made since the American Revolutionary War.

On a miniscule scale, to ward off the “mean reds” Holly Golightly alludes to in the flim 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s', my glorious declarations are cited in gratitude for fostering my freedom via independence and autonomy. It goes without saying that life can turn on a dime, predisposing us to redefine our pursuits of happiness.

Glory, Glory, Hallelujah for:

Good health: mine and my family’s—including my two elderly cats.

Get-togethers with cousins.

My keen mind—at least I think it is.

The joy of writing novels at my own pace for publication.

My vehicle’s reliability for me to navigate where I need to go.

Laundry service: rain, sleet, or snow.

Maintenance on the premises, ready to repair or replace an item with short notice.

The affordable luxury of maintaining regular appointments at my hair salon and day spa.

Procuring what was needed, I survived the DMV in obtaining a Real ID.

No need for me to go overboard; you get the picture.

“Fourth-Coming”—feel free to glorify an overlooked reason for gratitude in your pursuit of happiness.