I am currently reading 1776 by David McCullough- which has put President George Washington to the forefront of my mind. July is a perfect month to remember all things patriotic here in the United States of America. SO...patriotism it is!!!! For July the challenge capture patriotism all around you! I can't wait for the opportunities. I hope I will seek more out because of the challenge!

(Cherries came to mind as I thought of George Washington. I went to the internet to search out the story I remember from my childhood...and learned that it is a legend and most likely fiction! WHAT!!!!? I liked this answer to whether it is fact or fiction- "The answer lies is in the heart, which does not always distinguish between fact and fiction but always knows what it cherishes.")

Read more: http://americanhistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/washingtonscherrytree#ixzz0K4SJjWT2&C)

Enjoy a wonderful and safe Independence Day!!!!!!!