Friday, July 04, 2008
Haiku Friday-- Independence Day
It's the 4th of July-- the date upon which we celebrate our nation's independence from England, which was declared on July 2, 1776. Which, let's face it, is goofy.
Still, let's haiku about our nation. I know that I am critical of our nation's leadership at times (like yesterday), but I am truly committed to a country that I love. A guy like me really does need freedom of speech, and I recognize and appreciate that our Constitution and culture are what makes that possible. I could never stand to be out of this country for very long, and would make a lousy expatriate. This is my home, in every sense.
Here are the themes:
1) Fireworks
2) Kenny Rogers
3) Baseball
4) Barbecue
5) Free speech
6) Jerry Jeff Walker
7) The Revolutionary War
8) Reasons to still be at least a little miffed at the British
9) American beer
10) General Motors
Here is my haiku:
Brits not in Euro
Also, never wrote up a
simple Constitution!
Now, you go:
Still, let's haiku about our nation. I know that I am critical of our nation's leadership at times (like yesterday), but I am truly committed to a country that I love. A guy like me really does need freedom of speech, and I recognize and appreciate that our Constitution and culture are what makes that possible. I could never stand to be out of this country for very long, and would make a lousy expatriate. This is my home, in every sense.
Here are the themes:
1) Fireworks
2) Kenny Rogers
3) Baseball
4) Barbecue
5) Free speech
6) Jerry Jeff Walker
7) The Revolutionary War
8) Reasons to still be at least a little miffed at the British
9) American beer
10) General Motors
Here is my haiku:
Brits not in Euro
Also, never wrote up a
simple Constitution!
Now, you go:
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American beer:
Carbonated vinegar
Tastes a lot better.
Baseball has always
Been the sport closest to my
Heart. Always will be.
RFDIII
Carbonated vinegar
Tastes a lot better.
Baseball has always
Been the sport closest to my
Heart. Always will be.
RFDIII
# posted by 
: 1:27 AM
: 1:27 AM
Studying abroad
in London means no AC
and no DDP :(
I've gotta say it:
London sure smells like urine.
Yum, take a big whiff.
Running away from
London: I'll be in Dublin
This 4th of July!
Commiserate with
my Irish relatives and
Curse the Brits today!
in London means no AC
and no DDP :(
I've gotta say it:
London sure smells like urine.
Yum, take a big whiff.
Running away from
London: I'll be in Dublin
This 4th of July!
Commiserate with
my Irish relatives and
Curse the Brits today!
Sounds Like ALV
Could use some Jerry Jeff now-
"London Homesick Blues"
Mr. Bo Jangles-
Had no schooling and no car,
But could run GM.
Gotta love this country
Of Gonzos and Desparados
God bless the USA!
Could use some Jerry Jeff now-
"London Homesick Blues"
Mr. Bo Jangles-
Had no schooling and no car,
But could run GM.
Gotta love this country
Of Gonzos and Desparados
God bless the USA!
Prof. Osler,
Just curious whether it is the celebration of independence that you find goofy, or whether it is the fact that we celebrate our independence on July 4th?
If it is the former, I am speechless.
If it is the latter, do you find it goofy we celebrate Chirst's birth on Dec. 25th, a day in which historians agree was not Christ's true birthday.
Just curious whether it is the celebration of independence that you find goofy, or whether it is the fact that we celebrate our independence on July 4th?
If it is the former, I am speechless.
If it is the latter, do you find it goofy we celebrate Chirst's birth on Dec. 25th, a day in which historians agree was not Christ's true birthday.
# posted by : 6:18 PM
: 6:18 PM
My mother told me
Not to pick up fireworks that
Don't fully explode.
So I asked her, "Should
I stick those ones in my mouth?"
I thought that was cute.
She did not agree.
She's so overprotective
('Nother word for nuts)
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Not to pick up fireworks that
Don't fully explode.
So I asked her, "Should
I stick those ones in my mouth?"
I thought that was cute.
She did not agree.
She's so overprotective
('Nother word for nuts)
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