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Today we celebrate our Independence Day as a Nation!  It is a time to be thankful for what we have by way of Freedom.  Freedom isn’t free! Do not take it for granted, just ask people from others countries who have had to struggle with oppression.

But there is more to freedom than that as a nation.  One needs to “Be Free” as a person.  One needs to be free to Enjoy life, family and the enjoy the pursuit of happiness. And not be held hostage by lifestyle and fear

Yesterday, I spent a few hours  speaking with a family about alcohol abuse and its effects. They asked me to intervene and moderate a discussion with dad.  Dad did not like this one bit – I understand why he wouldn’t.

The family is in bondage and the father is holding them hostage.  But he loves them and they love him. However, that is not freedom! I understand this too. Because I have held hostages also – with my addictions and behavior.

So I say this – if you are struggling with oppression – be it self imposed or otherwise – Work to BE FREE!  Seek help, dig deep, trust God and work your way out!  But do not try to go at it alone.  There are people who will support your efforts.

Freedom is to be enjoyed and I love the fact that I am no longer a slave to alcohol and drugs. I love my family and they love me. And today I even have friends that care about me deeply, because I truly care about them…

So… Please enjoy your freedoms and say hi to someone you don’t know.  Strike up a conversation.  Do something that makes you feel free – go for a walk, I don’t know, but do something – understand that what little freedoms we do have – someone paid the ultimate price for us – be grateful!

So today, I got to enjoy my freedom and Celebrate the Fourth of July at Woodlawn Lake watching fireworks.  And I want to say the following: God Bless America, I Support our troops and I am Proud to be an American.

Finally, We appreciate you all who read our blog – Please know that we love and appreciate you all and enjoy your comments.   Thanks for reading and sharing.  We love it!

Oh yeah, you can check out our July 4th video and pics on our website and gallery.

God Bless, Take care and Cool Runnings  — Michael Arellano

This is a special blog from our correspondent “Sid” and he is just “Dishin’ it out!”

Okay, what’s the deal? Why has everyone gone out and gotten in a great big hurry? Drivers that tail you, not giving enough space, speeding around you just to get in front of you by one car, pulling out in front of you when there is clearly no traffic behind you….Crazy driving. That’s my beef!

There ain’t no need to endanger your life or the life of others just to get one car ahead.  It’s bad enough we gotta text and talk on the phone (dangerous enough – and yes I am guilty of talking on the phone – not texting, though!) while we drive, but then we gotta get in front.

Look, I can be a speed demon on the road and I am no better than you.  But I have to watch out for the other drivers also. They too have families and loved ones. I could be a race car driver, not because I like to go fast, but I watch patterns in traffic, the speed of other drivers, the way others maneuver through traffic….All things necessary to be a good driver.

I watch cars drive right up on your butt, not paying attention to the fact that you have cars on either side and in front and then they want you to pull over and let them pass….crazy arse drivers. They are driving like maniacs – all to get one car ahead….crazy arse drivers. Oh, I already said that!

Here are my suggestions…

1. Pay attention to all cars in all lanes, especially if you are in a fast lane mode;
2. Respect the fast lane if you want others to respect it for you;
3. Don’t make phones while driving;
4. Don’t text while driving;
5. Try not to zigzag through traffic;
6. Keep an eye on what is going on with the vehicles in front of you;
7. Give yourself an opportunity to adjust to traffic, not react to it;
8. Use your blinker;
9. Adjust your rear-view mirrors; and
10. Don’t drive with a chip on your shoulder!!!

You will be the better driver if you put on some lovemaking music rather than war tunes – I promise!  Look, we all have places to go and people to see and sometimes we run late – I get it – You are moreimportant than me, but do not risk all of our lives cuz you think you are more important and we should bow to you. The road is ours, not yours.

And yes, I got the memo – It is all bout you!  But guess what? I filed that memo in my round file…so there.

Please be cool this Fourth of July.  Arrive alive, Don’t Drink and Drive!  There is no law against getting wasted and letting someone else drive, just don’t get wasted and drive…call a cab – it is worth it in the end. Trust me, I know! Get a designated driver.

As far as driving like an arse – is it really worth it? I think not.

I’m just saying!

I am Sid and I am just Dishin’ it out!

Later Alligator!