Phil Fountain

MPA - GEDP XLII - @TxStateAlumni - Veteran - Former Congress, #txlege staff - Enjoys history, photography, and Classic Country & '80s music - Watches birds …

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It is up to you.

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“True strength lies not just in soaring alone, but in the quiet company of an equal.” - Unknown

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I hope you take time to remember the significance of this day in your own way, enjoy some merriment, and stay safe! 🇺🇸 🎆

#America250 #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly

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“This being the day of the decleration of Independence of the United States and a Day commonly celebrated by my Country I had every disposition to Selebrate this day and therefore halted early and partook of a Sumptious Dinner of a fat
Saddle of Venison and Mush of Cows (roots)”

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Cheers to America 250! May this experiment continue, premised on government deriving its power from the consent of the governed, with a recognition that all are created equal, and an acknowledgment certain rights are divinely given not administratively dispensed.

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Many sacrificed or overcame hardships and abuses along the way but Americans have remained inspired by the Spirit of ‘76.

An early example, on July 4, 1806, Capt. Wm. Clark of the Lewis & Clark expedition wrote this in his journal as the they returned east from the Pacific:

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The words of their Declaration, our Declaration, have inspired millions of people across four centuries, and those words have been used to drive the greatest progress in mankind in the shortest period of time across the span of history.

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Happy Independence Day!

After American independence was secured, the events marked by July 4, 1776 became crystal clear: the world was not the same as it was before. A flame of liberty was lit, which became larger with each successive generation.

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Dean Karnazes said, “Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.”

48 years + 1 day (err, I mean 39) … I may be closer to crawl than run as I continue to work through a knee challenge but I still get out to move my feet.

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If you were curious, here’s the fidget tool from yesterday’s post in action.

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I’m also extremely excited our friends at @McDonalds re-released their fried apple pie for my birthday! 😂

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“Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly, what a day!”

I’m now often oldest person in the room! But I’m energized by those younger, strive to support them on their journeys; they’ll one day be in a position to help the generation after them.

I appreciate everyone’s well-wishes today.

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@TheCinesthetic 🎯 As an unsophisticated coffee drinker, I share part of this comedic colloquy when giving instant coffee as a gift. Lt. Bookman reminds me of a great-uncle; my grandparents drank it. I now keep some instant packets in my cabinet. They’re great in a pinch or when time is short.

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We also saw a mix of other birds while out and about today.

(1) Scissor-tailed Flycatcher | (2) Lark Sparrow | (3) Red-tailed Hawk | (4) Barn Swallows

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I enjoyed watching, listening to this Red-winged Blackbird on Alligator Road, Bell County, today.

“Every day one should at least hear one little song, read one good poem, see one fine painting and -- if at all possible -- speak a few sensible words.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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…among others.

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We hit up some birding spots in Katy yesterday. There were some fun finds, including a juvenile red bellied woodpecker and a rookery of herons and egrets…

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@adam_nimoy “Insufficient facts always invite danger.”

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BONUS: Photo I took of the mentioned Gettysburg green, installed in 1955, a year after he had one put in at the White House. General Eisenhower was one of the game’s greatest ambassadors; he helped golf gain widespread popularity.

https://t.co/q1t6ozaAXo

https://t.co/kffK8DkCKs

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(1/5) I once proffered Dwight D. Eisenhower as the greatest American of the 20th century. Not necessarily the greatest President, though his stock has risen in many estimations.

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(5/5) Their sacrifice and success is not forgotten.

There is still much to learn from this towering Kansan who was born in Texas. There are case studies about his leadership in many fields of endeavor, and more to come in the years ahead, I’m certain.