Monday, July 1, 2013

AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL...







"Oh, Beautiful...






For Spacious Skies...






For Amber Waves of Grain...






For Purple Mountains Majesty...






Above the Fruited Plains...






AMERICA...






AMERICA...






God Shed His Grace On Thee...






And Crown Thy Good with Brotherhood...






From Sea...






To Shining Sea."

Katharine Lee Bates, "America the Beautiful"



...Judy...






Hope all my American friends have a safe and fun filled Independence Day.

Bloglovin is the rule now. I think hope I have signed up correctly. It always takes me awhile to figure out something new. 


Sharing the festivities with:

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings, the Heart of Your Home

What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants












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19 comments:

  1. theromanticroseJuly 1, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Buona festa!L'America penso che mi piacerebbe molto ma ho paura dell'aereo!Mio marito l'ha visitata e gli piace molto per la grandezza delle strade,la nostra Italia รจ piccola!Bacioni,Rosetta

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  2. Pamela GordonJuly 1, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Beautiful post Judy! I love the photos to go with the anthem. I hope you have a safe and fun holiday later this week. I didn't sign up with Bloglovin or anything else and am still getting all my favourite blogs on my side bar (I was never on Google Reader) but am wondering if you are still getting my blog in your new reader. Please let me know. I will be posting and asking this question in a day or two to find out if everyone is still finding me. Thanks so much. Pamela

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  3. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneJuly 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Judy I didn't know what a beautiful voice you have!!! Gorgeous pictures...I am particularly fond of the Bob Hope memorial next to the Midway! Love San Diego. Wishing you a wonderful week and a beautiful 4th of July!!!
    XO Barbara

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  4. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comJuly 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Hello dear Judy,
    I lost my post.. started a new one.. lost bloglovin.. but last night just like that..my old blog came back.
    I wish you a very happy independence day.. Its always an amazing event for me. Even though I am English.. I find the unity of the American people something i cannot describe.
    I am back again now.
    looking forward to keeping up.
    I still have to sort out bloglovin... but i think there has been a lot of over reaction about the blogging from google and upset lots of us..
    Best wishes to you and Gerry.. have a great day. valxxx

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  5. UnknownJuly 1, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    I love this post! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. My Cozy CasitaJuly 1, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Hello Judy beautiful post, I wish you a happy independence day!
    God bless America.
    Blessing
    Isora
    XOX
    :-)




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  7. NanaDianaJuly 1, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Judy- What a beautiful post-a wonderful tribute to the USA! xo Diana

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  8. BetsyJuly 1, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    A wonderful post with pictures and the words of a song I have always loved. Bates wrote it while in Colorado Springs and finding inspiration from her visit to the top of Pikes Peak. When we drove to the top we saw a plaque there dedicated to her. A beautiful view I will never forget along with the song.
    Happy Independence Day!
    Betsy

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  9. PondsideJuly 1, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    As our country celebrates its birthday today, I wish yours a wonderful celebration on the Fourth of July!

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  10. Rustic Vintage CountryJuly 2, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    A wonderful tribute to your country.Suzy x

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  11. bjJuly 2, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful post, dear heart.

    I signed up for bloglovin, too, but have no idea if it works or not. Changes just about drive me nuts....I am so not very good at all this stuff. :)
    xo bj

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  12. AnneJuly 2, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Both my husband and myself love, love,love America! We cant get enough and are looking forward to our visit to Boston and Cape Cod later in the year, Judy. We have been shown nothing but kindness and welcoming from everyone we have met on our travels over there.One of the things I love most is the patriotism.Happy 4th July!

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  13. Mimi SueJuly 2, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Hope your 4th of July is loads of fun. Be safe. Mimi

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  14. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestJuly 2, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    What a beautiful, inspiring post! Thank you! Happy INDEPENDENCE Day to you! ~Zuni

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  15. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJuly 3, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Such a beautiful montage to go with one of my favorite patriotic songs! I was thinking of putting the lyrics on my chalkboard this week. I hope you have a fun celebration!

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  16. KellyJuly 3, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    What a lovely post you put together for this holiday! I hope you have a great day tomorrow.

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  17. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJuly 3, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    What a wonderful post....it choked me up, the simplicity of it, and we do have a beautiful country! Visiting from What's It Wednesday and following via GFC. Couldn't find your bloglovin' button?!

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  18. AnneJuly 4, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful post! Happy 4th of July!
    xx
    Anne

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  19. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJuly 7, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    So beautiful!!! So happy to have you share at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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