Celebrate the 4th of July The Way Our Forefathers Did

4th of JulyThis is a post for the Americans in my audience. If any of you are from Australia, England, Canada, India or another country just substitute 4th of July for your country’s Independence or another great Holiday.

 

The founders of this country, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Ben Franklin and so many other great men took every chance to celebrate their hard work. Freeing ourselves from Great Britain’s reign was worth every droplet of tears, sweat and blood (I make it sound like I had a gun in the trenches. I can’t help it; I’m just proud to be an American). They had a goal and were determined to succeed. I have a goal and that’s to make work a great place to be for as many people as possible.

 

Our Forefathers worked their butts off to make America a better place to live. On a smaller scale so do you. Whether you are checking people out in the grocery store or creating jobs within your business, you are making America a more enjoyable place to live.

 

Work Happy Now salutes your efforts.

 

There aren’t many holidays that are recognized by the entire country, but the 4th of July 2008 means a three day weekend for most of us.

 

Although, not every working American will be off this 4th of July. If any of you go out to eat on the fourth then give an extra generous tip and also give an extra smile to your cashier at Blockbuster or wherever you patron because they are still trying to work happy while you have off. I think we need to be extra kind to these hard working people because they are making our lives easier on one of the greatest days of the year.

 

For those of you who have the day off I would suggest you celebrate in style.

Forefathers

  1. Shot guns in the air

  2. Drank beer and were merry

  3. Ships were decorated with red, white and blue

  4. Ben Franklin held a dinner for his fellow Americans in France

  5. Felt like great men

America’s July 4th, 2008

  1. Go see a fireworks display

  2. Drink beer and be merry

  3. Decorate your house in red, white and blue

    white and blue.

  4. Hold a Barbecue for your friends and neighbors

  5. Feel like one of the luckiest persons in the world to be able to live in such a great country

 

 

 

 

We aren’t a perfect country. We have a long way to go to improve our working conditions, but we’ve made great strides over the past 232 years. The best part is that we have the tools to make work life fun, happy and exciting.

 

Check out these past articles from Work Happy Now to learn a little more:

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7 Responses to “Celebrate the 4th of July The Way Our Forefathers Did”

  1. chris Says:
    July 2nd, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    The celebration table is awesome! I will do my best to honor the forefathers, especially with number 2.

    chris’s last blog post..What Is America?

  2. Barbara Swafford Says:
    July 3rd, 2008 at 1:17 am

    Hi Karl,

    Like you, I am proud to be an American. I will also remember to take time for those who don’t have the day off. We can all work together to make it better for everyone.

    We have come a long way, and like you said, things may not be perfect, but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

    Happy 4th of July to you and your! :)
    Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..MMM - Can She Talk?

  3. Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy Says:
    July 3rd, 2008 at 7:24 am

    Hey Chris, fourth of July is my favorite holiday and it’s best to celebrate it in style.

    Hey Barbara, the fourth is a great holiday because Americans can celebrate all the good in America. It isn’t perfect, but it sure has wonderful people trying to make this country even better.

  4. Winning Startups Says:
    July 3rd, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    Good luck to you on Blogging Idol. I found your site through daily blog tips.
    I think Independence Day is the best holiday. Unfortunately I’ll be spending it in Arizona and the blazing sun. However, it’s going to be a great day, swimming, playing with kids, barbecuing. Couldn’t ask for more than to live in this wonderful country and be part of a wonderful family with friends.

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  5. CARROLL G DUNCAN Says:
    July 3rd, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    America has come a long way, leave it better than you found it. God Bless America !!!!!! Keep us strong so we can keep our Freedom against any and all advisaries here and aboard.

  6. billywest Says:
    July 4th, 2008 at 7:50 am

    I’m in Tokyo so there was no chance of me getting the day off. But, I will attend a few fireworks shows here this summer and I’m sure they’ll remind me of what I missed back home.

    Happy 4th!

    billywest’s last blog post..Japan National Health Insurance And Pension Plan

  7. Barbara Ling Says:
    July 4th, 2008 at 11:21 am

    Count me in as another person proud to be an American!

    Things might not be perfect….but the beauty of it is we can always work to improve our reality the way we desire.

    Enjoy, Barbara

    Barbara Ling’s last blog post..4th of July Virtual Gourmet Blogger Picnic! Red, White and Blue Goodies - BBQ Pork Ribs…

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