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Happiness Is

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Happiness is when the smoke dissipates and the sun comes out in town for a celebration. The bank where I work participated in our hometown parade last night. We always carry a big flag and it’s a treat to see. This was my view as we entered downtown – behind the high school marching and in front of a fire truck!

Truth be told, it was hot and humid and there’s little shade along the parade route. But I’m always glad that we do it.

We also hang another large flag on the front of our building – an awe inspiring sight!

It’s a holiday weekend and a special one to those of us in the US. Do something fun this weekend and take a moment to appreciate that freedom isn’t free.

Posey Pot

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They call it the “Posey Pot.”

It’s in the middle of Laurelville, a small town in the Hocking Hills which I travel through somewhat frequently. I can’t begin to tell you how long it’s been there but the posey pot has been a source of pride in this community for generations.

It’s a farming community with a small population and few businesses. But it’s a nice village where the people are proud to fly their flag and where neighbors look out for one another. You’ll find the salt of the earth here.

I’ll take that over a city any day.

 

 

Porch Respite

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This porch. I just want to sit down in one of those chairs with a lemonade and plate of cookies.  The blue is calming. The chairs are welcoming. The thought of a morning spent here with no place to be is priceless.