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Independene Day?
Jul. 4th, 2013 09:09 pmSo, project one is complete. I totally replaced the Evaporator Fan Motor in my fridge this morning armed with nothing more than my handy-dandy wrench and bit kit, and a YouTube video. There was only one hairy moment, but it is done and so far, so good.
In other news, for the first time in all of my 36 years (OMG! I can say that!), I am conflicted by Independence Day. It used to be all about parades and fireworks and sparklers in the front yard. Then it was about alcohol and fireworks and that extra day off in the work week. This year, it's like, huh... Back in 1776 I wouldn't have been included in that party. Maybe it was the Samuel Adams commercial that did it. The one with the black bartender talking about certain unalienable rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. There's something very disingenuous about the point of that commercial. I can't help but be reminded that my ancestors weren't even considered human in 1776.
I am, however, glad that we have an Independence Day, even if I wouldn't have been enjoying the celebration back in the day. I also have to wonder, why isn't Junteenth bigger than it is. Why isn't that federally recognized?
Either way, Happy Independence Day. Now, I'm going to go watch Will Smith blow up some aliens.
In other news, for the first time in all of my 36 years (OMG! I can say that!), I am conflicted by Independence Day. It used to be all about parades and fireworks and sparklers in the front yard. Then it was about alcohol and fireworks and that extra day off in the work week. This year, it's like, huh... Back in 1776 I wouldn't have been included in that party. Maybe it was the Samuel Adams commercial that did it. The one with the black bartender talking about certain unalienable rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. There's something very disingenuous about the point of that commercial. I can't help but be reminded that my ancestors weren't even considered human in 1776.
I am, however, glad that we have an Independence Day, even if I wouldn't have been enjoying the celebration back in the day. I also have to wonder, why isn't Junteenth bigger than it is. Why isn't that federally recognized?
Either way, Happy Independence Day. Now, I'm going to go watch Will Smith blow up some aliens.
