Thursday, June 30, 2011

Friday Flash 55.....




March 23, 1775 Richmond Virginia.
The House of Burgesses deciding on mobilization
against the British.
Patrick Henry Speaks....
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased
at the price of chains and slavery? I know NOT what
course others may take, but as for me......
Give me Liberty, or give me Death"!!!!



This weekend, in ALL the Democratic countries on this
Earth, breathe deep the sweet air of FREEDOM!!
If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55
Please come tell The G-Man
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment....Then BOOK!!
So from the most Patriotic host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick Ass 4th of July Week-End!!!
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38 comments:

  1. Brian MillerJune 30, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EDT

    and for that we will launch rockets into the sky and sing songs all night long, ok maybe not but i bet a lawn chair is involved...nice patriotic 55...have a kick ass fourth G!

    i am up. and off to Indiana so anyone that comes in the morning...i will catch you in the AM...

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  2. hedgewitchJune 30, 2011 at 8:17:00 PM EDT

    Tell it like it is--and thank the ones who've put their lives on the line for it. Have a kickass Fourth, Galen, and all the 55ers.

    I'm playin' with some magic mushrooms this time:

    Puffball

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  3. Monkey ManJune 30, 2011 at 8:36:00 PM EDT

    A history lesson from Professor G. Let freedom sing.

    HERE is my 55 for this week.

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  4. MargaretJune 30, 2011 at 8:37:00 PM EDT

    Loved it! And he had the audacity to mention God...

    " It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country."

    Happy 4th of July! HERES mine:

    Lights Out

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  5. magiceyeJune 30, 2011 at 8:52:00 PM EDT

    have a great 4th!

    am dreaming about colouring the old world at http://bit.ly/k6kXXb

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  6. ChristineJune 30, 2011 at 8:52:00 PM EDT

    No parade :( don't know if there will be fireworks ? but there's always the beach. Here's my 55.

    http://aninklingofsorts.blogspot.com/2011/06/paradeless.html

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  7. Maude LynnJune 30, 2011 at 9:00:00 PM EDT

    Have a great Independence Day weekend, G-Man!

    Mine's up.

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  8. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 9:16:00 PM EDT

    Happy 4th of July. Wait. Hold on to that thought for a couple of days for me, ok?

    Mine is up

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  9. SerenaJune 30, 2011 at 9:28:00 PM EDT

    GM, that's an excellent reminder of what the 4th of July is all about. Not that it's not about the fireworks and cookouts, too.:) Happy Independence Day, a few days early.

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  10. JannaJune 30, 2011 at 9:53:00 PM EDT

    Have a nice weekend.
    And thanks for another Friday 55.
    Mine's here. :)

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  11. StrangerJune 30, 2011 at 10:03:00 PM EDT

    Freedom rocks.

    So does watermelon and fireworks and apple pie.

    But freedom rocks more.

    Happy 4th, sir.

    Mine's here.

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  12. CloudiaJune 30, 2011 at 11:02:00 PM EDT

    let's keep freedom alive!




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  13. amfJune 30, 2011 at 11:31:00 PM EDT

    I salute this red, white & blue 55, PBR fabulous!
    Mine is not so patriotic, as I had a bit of fun with the idiotic. (politics is involved, ergo, content may not be okay for all viewers). Wishing you a fabulous fourth, G!

    an Iowans lament ;)

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  14. OliviaJune 30, 2011 at 11:47:00 PM EDT

    Oh yes, give me life- give me freedom!!

    Kindling Identity

    Happy 4th of July xoxox

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  15. Jannie FunsterJuly 1, 2011 at 12:19:00 AM EDT

    Freedom is a good good thing.

    May we all be free, and appreciate it.

    xoxo

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  16. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 12:26:00 AM EDT

    Fabulous tribute and kickoff to the fourth of July, but I have to wonder...

    What is Palin's version of this story? :P

    I might do a 55 this week. I'm working on it. Either way I know I'll have a kick ass weekend. I hope you do too! :)

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  17. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and ArtistsJuly 1, 2011 at 12:39:00 AM EDT

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  18. moondustwriterJuly 1, 2011 at 12:42:00 AM EDT

    Thanks for the reminder of our freedom G ( and for hosting faithfully each week)

    Note Pad

    Wishing everyone a Happy 4th

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  19. MorningAJJuly 1, 2011 at 2:08:00 AM EDT

    Bit difficult for a Brit to comment on that isn't it? Happy 4th July!

    I'm up here.

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  20. AkelamaluJuly 1, 2011 at 2:38:00 AM EDT

    Hope your 4th of July ROCKS!

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  21. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJuly 1, 2011 at 5:01:00 AM EDT

    beautiful reminder,
    Happy Independence Day...

    Here is My 55,

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  22. Belinda MunozJuly 1, 2011 at 6:11:00 AM EDT

    What a passionate speech, huh? I wonder what he'd think of our legislators now...
    Your edifying 55 makes me wish to be moved by a speech again.

    Happy 4th to you, G-Man! Thanks for being such a fun host. (BTW, your one shot limericks cracked me up!)

    Here's mine:
    http://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/07/responding-to-the-seasons-call/

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  23. MeJuly 1, 2011 at 6:54:00 AM EDT

    I'm feeling patriotic today too, it's Canada Day today! :)

    I'm up. Mine is HERE.

    Have a Happy Fourth, G! xo

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  24. MonikaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:27:00 AM EDT

    Ahan! To the trumpets of freedom, mine's here
    Happy 4th of july to you guys!

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  25. the walking manJuly 1, 2011 at 7:35:00 AM EDT

    One day (which hasn't happened in 4 years) they are going to give the old ladya holiday off so we might be able to book out for a long week-end. One day-just not this one.

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  26. Scott M. FreyJuly 1, 2011 at 8:00:00 AM EDT

    Love your 55 g-man!!!

    www.sobernuggets.blogspot.com holds my 55

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  27. Someone is SpecialJuly 1, 2011 at 8:28:00 AM EDT

    aww. G-Man beautiful 55..

    Someone is Special

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  28. hopeJuly 1, 2011 at 8:55:00 AM EDT

    Salute!

    Mine's up. Have a sparkling 4th!

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  29. Other MaryJuly 1, 2011 at 9:54:00 AM EDT

    Well, I didn't quite follow you lead, instead I came up with this cheerful little piece O.o
    Happy 4th inspite of this!

    http://writinginthebachs.blogspot.com/2011/07/choose.html

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  30. LindaJuly 1, 2011 at 10:46:00 AM EDT

    I can't believe it's almost the 4th again. Good one for the occasion!

    Here's mine at Roses to Rainbows.

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  31. Cee HunterJuly 1, 2011 at 2:54:00 PM EDT

    Thanks for the reminder of the high price of freedom. Happy 4th.

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  32. RNSANEJuly 1, 2011 at 3:16:00 PM EDT

    Ah, good for you, kind sir, to stir up those feelings of patriotism and to remind us of the real meaning for all the beer guzzling, rib eating and reveling this weekend!

    My 55 is at:

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/07/friday-flash-55-another-royal-wedding.html

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  33. vivinfranceJuly 1, 2011 at 3:53:00 PM EDT

    First time here, and it looks as though I'm late! http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/%e2%80%9cgive-me-liberty-or-give-me-death-%e2%80%9d/

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  34. RainbowJuly 1, 2011 at 6:27:00 PM EDT

    Stopping by again for the 55 this is a fun hop ;) hope everybody has a safe n happy 4th my 55 flash is here

    http://rainbowslifejourney.blogspot.com/2011/07/friday-flash-55.html

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  35. secret agent womanJuly 3, 2011 at 9:26:00 PM EDT

    Ironic, though, since we were still engaged in keeping humans as slaves at that time. I guess that's a freedom it took us longer to get to.

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  36. Pheromone GirlJuly 5, 2011 at 12:26:00 PM EDT

    So many people take freedom got granted. I like to celebrate it every day.

    Hope you had a glorious fourth!!

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  37. Vinay Leo R.July 5, 2011 at 1:44:00 PM EDT

    I'm late, but better than never I guess. Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July, G!

    Mine is here: Sunrise whispers..

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  38. limeJuly 10, 2011 at 8:29:00 PM EDT

    excellent historical 55

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