Independence Day 2024 -

It was one of those nights where deep sleep eluded me.

So it was a surprise to me to finally wake up this morning, look at the clock and find it was already 8:30am.

I guess I made up for lost sleep after all!

Independence Day.

And I'm solo because Hubster Dave went to Oregon for a friend's celebration of life  - and is spending the extra holiday time with his brother and family.

Son Jason arrived at uncle Bruce's yesterday - and they will be together for the next few days.

I love this for them.

I spent the longest time out on the porch this morning just enjoying the morning - even thinking that I would pass on writing this post today. (photo ablove)

But instead, I'll keep it relatively short.

Yesterday was full of much piecing and watching of documentaries.  Click to Play:

There is more to go - but not that much more.

"Where did you get your triangle papers?"

I drew them up on the computer.

"Where can *I* get the triangle papers?"

The printable template will be included when I release the pattern - likely January.

There is a lot coming in a short amount of time.

Leader & Ender challenge is *ALMOST* ready. Be watching for that in the next few days.

Square Pegs block became Hamilton Gardens quilt!

And I am releasing Hamilton Gardens likely July 17th - it's a day when I am in between retreat groups.

I changed the name as there are already several "Square Pegs" named quilts out there, and with this layout it reminds me of our visit to Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand this past January.

And I am also piecing this year's Quiltville Winter Mystery behind the scenes.

So while things may seem a bit quiet and less informative on the surface, rest assured I am paddling as fast as I can beneath the waves.

All 3 in one zoomed in shot -

Zoey and Ivy and Mabel all enjoying the cool evening last night - This shows how hard it is to capture moving targets when zoomed in by cell phone from the front porch above.

This day honors the courage and vision of the Founding Fathers and celebrates the enduring principles of liberty, democracy, and independence that define the United States. ⁣

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On this day in 1776, we were no longer subject to a monarch or theocratic rule. ⁣

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We were established under the belief that all men were created equal. No one - not even the president of the United States - was above the rule of law. ⁣

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Every individual, no matter how wealthy or powerful, is equally subject to the law. ⁣

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Benjamin Franklin wrote: "The establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness." ⁣

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How are we doing with our experiment?⁣

Just some things to think about this Independence Day in 2024.