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June 15
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Members shared a variety of plans for celebrating July 4th, from backyard barbecues with pork steaks and corn to floating down a river with... Read more

Members shared a variety of plans for celebrating July 4th, from backyard barbecues with pork steaks and corn to floating down a river with family camping trips and bonfires. Several members reflected on cherished traditions like renting motel rooms near fireworks, celebrating a loved one's 99th birthday, or staying home to comfort a scared pet. A touching theme ran through the thread as one member shared the reality of homelessness, reminding the community that the holiday looks very different depending on life circumstances.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yes, it was a good show . .. The Flying Burrito Brothers started it off . . Peace and love, Private. . Sam . .

June 15
A MyDepressionTeam Member

That sounds like a good time!

June 15
A MyDepressionTeam Member

On the road...again...

June 15
A MyDepressionTeam Member

When my children were young we would rent a motel room near where the fireworks would go off. We would be able to swim all day, eat submarine sandwiches, potato salad and chips. Then when it got dark we had front row seats for the show We looked forward to this day every year. Now that it’s just me I my dogs I stay home with the tv on loud because one of my dogs is very scared of the noise

June 15
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Barbeque pork steaks (it's a regional thing) on the grill with some ears of corn and potato (Yum!) salad...nothing fancy, but it's our way.
We may be able to see the fireworks in Carbondale. Never tried.

June 15

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