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| Main Street USA. Vernal, Utah is the gateway city to Dinosaur National Monument. One of Vernal's unofficial mascots, "Dino" the dinosaur, is dressed for holiday fun. |
This blog showcases my fascination with travel into the heart of America. Each blog post will transport readers from behind their screens and into the realm of the American experience. My goal is to inspire people with tales of travel and discovery and to motivate them to explore the world beyond their doorsteps.
Happy 4th of July, Rita!! Was thinking about you and Tim the other day and wondering what adventures you've been on - hope you're having a lovely summer.
ReplyDeleteVickie, thanks—as always—for being a loyal follower of my blog.
DeleteTim has been fishing and I have been traveling to PA and Michigan. I trust that you are enjoying a lovely summer as well!
Swami Vivekanand, an Indian sage wrote a poem on the 4th of July, in 1898. He passed over the same day, in 1902, at 39. I am unable to post a link, but here is a url where you can read about it, Rita
ReplyDeletehttp://vedantaatlanta.org/article-archive/essays-on-swami-vivekananda/swami-vivekananda-and-american-independence/
Looking forward to more of your posts!
Hi Soumyendu,
DeleteI read the article with the poem by Swami Vivekanand. Very interesting—this concept of freedom and what it really means.
Thanks for sharing the url.
Have a safe and happy July!
Wishing you a somewhat belated wish for a most happy Independence Day, Rita.
ReplyDeleteCheri and I are currently traveling in the Quebec City area of Canada. As you are undoubtedly aware, there are many connections here to our Independence Day.
Wishing you and Cheri a "Bon Voyage" in Quebec, John!
DeleteI love Vernal and driving through its plant-lined main street. I always watch for Dino. I've always thought I could quite happily live there. I hope your 4th was happy.
ReplyDeleteI have always liked the town of Vernal, too. But lately—within the past year—it seems the town has sold out to big box stores. Hundreds of acres of chain stores now fill the (former) meadows on the east end of town, and Vernal's Main Street is starting to feel the effects, with boarded up storefronts and the like.
ReplyDeleteThe flower-filled planters are still pretty and Vernal still has Dino though!
We had a nice 4th, celebrating an old-fashioned cookout with a local ranching family.
Happy July, Janet!