The countdown to the holiday has begun! Before you know it, the 4th of July will be here, and it will be time to scope out a place to watch the local fireworks shows and parades. Many festivals and firework celebrations start on Friday, which means you can celebrate twice. After all, what’s better than one fireworks show? Answer: two fireworks shows!
If you’re in Collin County, here is the list of the events near you:
For those of you who want to watch one of the hometown parades, I highly recommend the McKinney 4th of July parade. Gary and I will be participating in it this year, representing the McKinney Repertory Theatre and promoting our upcoming show, Hartburn Hotel. So, come out and see us — then buy tickets for the show which opens the following weekend (July 10)!
The parade begins at Old Wysong Parking Lot (corner of Hunt St. and N. Tennessee St.) across from the McKinney Public Library in Historic Downtown McKinney on July 4 at 10:30 a.m. Download the parade route here.
After the parade, you can stick around to check out the local car show, Veteran’s Salute and 14th annual ice cream contest.
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Bill Shuler’s blog on Friday included 10 thoughts about Moms for Mother’s Day. As we prepare to honor our mothers on Sunday, I thought these were fitting to share:
“All I am I owe to my Mother.” — George Washington
“I remember my Mother’s prayers and they have always followed me.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Do not forsake your Mother’s teaching.”– Proverbs 1:8
Mom’s heartbeat was our very first affirmation that we were not alone.
Although we made our debut wrinkled, squished and screaming, Mom thought we were the most beautiful sight she had ever seen.
A mom’s love can be found in the beauty of adoption and the wisdom of counsel.
The cord was cut at birth but the heartstrings are attached forever.
When God thought to describe his love for us he said, “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.”
There was a time when Mom mended scrapes and tended to bruises –- now just the thought of her brings healing.
She made you feel like your first play was Shakespeare, your first game – the World Series, your first painting – Michelangelo.
Bill also pointed out that even while Jesus was dying on the cross, he made certain that his mother would be cared for by his followers. Wow, what a strong example for us to follow — not only once a year on Mother’s Day, but all year long!
Our mothers endured 9 months of pregnancy, birth, diapers, and a whole host of other nasty duties in order to give us a good start in life. They were always there when we needed them — and still are. So, be sure to honor your mom tomorrow, but don’t stop there. Honor her in word and deed; tell her “thanks” even when it’s not a contrived holiday — it’ll mean even more to her when you do it unprompted.
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One of the great things about Facebook is that I can easily stay connected to my friends by reading their status updates. The bad thing is that I also get to read about all the fun things they are doing this week while I’m slaving away at work.
I know this sounds whiney, but it’s not fair. Seriously, why can’t workers get a Spring Break too? It’s one of the things I desperately miss about school. It’s been years since I’ve had a Spring Break (too many to mention), but each time it rolls around, I always feel a ping of jealously for those who get to enjoy it. Skiing, surfing, laying on the beach, enjoying the nice Spring weather, shopping, hanging out with friends — those are just a few of the things I’m missing this week.
Sure, I could take vacation (well, I could if I wasn’t so busy), but that’s not really the point. It would be nice to have a week similar to Christmas Break when works slows down and everyone takes off. Better yet, let’s just close down our offices for a week and let people enjoy the break with their families without having to take vacation time.
When I worked for Nortel, they always closed their offices during Christmas week. Why not do the same for Spring Break? Parents wouldn’t have to worry about day care for their children who are out of school. They wouldn’t be forced to burn up vacation days if they chose to stay home with their kids or take their families on a trip. Those without children wouldn’t be penalized for being child-free. Everyone would get a nice break and return to the office refreshed. It’s a win-win.
So, what are your thoughts? Is this (1) a good idea, (2) the crazy ramblings of someone filled with Spring Fever, or (3) simply wishful thinking? Weigh in with your comments below.
For those of you who want to watch one of the hometown parades, I highly recommend the McKinney 4th of July parade. Gary and I will be participating in it this year, representing the McKinney Repertory Theatre and promoting our upcoming show, Hartburn Hotel. So, come out and see us — then buy tickets for the show which opens the following weekend (July 10)!
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