Debbie Hodgson

[NancyH @NancyH_60]

The 1970s 4th of July… when your parents would hand you a whole box of sparklers, Black Cats, and bottle rockets with nothing more than a casual “Don’t blow your hand off, now!” before heading back to the grill.
Sparklers for the toddlers (who immediately tried to write their names in the dark), potato salad that had been sitting out since 10 a.m., and the occasional bottle rocket that may or may not have been aimed anywhere near your cousin.
But the part that really gets me? The whole neighborhood dragging lawn chairs into the street, passing around cold drinks, and just sitting there together watching the sky. No phones. No schedules. Just laughter, the smell of gunpowder and charcoal, and that quiet feeling that you belonged to something bigger than yourself.
Those nights gave us more than we knew at the time — a little independence, a little trust from the grown-ups, and the kind of simple, shared joy that sticks with you for life. We learned how to be careful without being scared, how to look out for the little kids, and how good it feels when a whole street stops and looks up together.
As we head into another Independence Day, I’m grateful for those memories… and for the freedom that still lets us make new ones with the people we love.
If you grew up in that era, what’s one 4th of July memory that still makes you smile? Drop it below — I know some of y’all have stories. 👇
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, memory-making holiday. ❤️🇺🇸

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

Robin Williams’ emotional tribute to the American Flag leaves an entire stadium speechless — then in tears.

Is there a single Hollywood star who would give this performance today?

Total Patriot.

RIP Legend 🇺🇸

[Debbie Hodgson @tamdeb_debbie]

@ericmetaxas Awesome!!

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@CLewandowski_ @realDonaldTrump @DOGE Support

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@CLewandowski_ @RealBenCarson Support!

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@glennbeck Wow! I thought it was professionally done. It’s beautiful!

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@i_m_elon 🙏

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@pnjaban Absolutely beautiful!

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@pnjaban @Spincycleyarns Yet another beautiful masterpiece 👏🏻

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@vfong @GOPconvention Yay!! Have a fantastic time!! 🇺🇸🎉

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@pnjaban Amazing 🤩

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@pnjaban 😮

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@pnjaban Pink/blue

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@pnjaban Wow! That’s amazing 🤩 beautiful work !

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@ActuaIIyBarron Happy Birthday Barron! Your parents must be so proud! 🥳

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@LarryTaunton Great pic! Anxious to hear your report.

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@carolmswain I love it! Happy for you! 🥳