What does Independence Day mean to you? Here's what it means to me....

Hi There JDB, Dien and All!

Always grand to see you!

Dien, my family has its North American roots in Philadelphia. We were there back in the 17th Century, amazingly enough. Perhaps you walked along the same cobblestones as my Great Great Great Great Great Grandparents!

JDB spoke these words:

> I think it was more a thing of
> principle...of sovereignty...of the right to
> life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

***and we still, individually and collectively have the privilege of pursuring wholeheartedly these same principles. Self rule, freedom, joy, abundant living. May we embrace these opportunities and continue to live them for ourselves and our next generations, whether we are in the US or Australia or any place on Earth.

Thanks again for your thoughts....

With Purpose and Passion,

JULIE JORDAN SCOTT
PS-Hearing my children sing "The Star Spangled Banner" brings tears to my eyes...and Emma, at almost 4, feels the need to say the flag salute each time she sees a flying flag...especially popular recently because of the holiday! (Bakersfield is a very patriotic town, lots of homes sporting flags this week!)


Dare to Discover Your Passion, Decide to Live Your Destiny!