1.0The Bliss Bloghttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/blissblogEdie Weinstein, MSW, LSWhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/blissblog/author/eweinsteinMy Own Declaration of Independence - The Bliss Blogrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="ndGmfU28bQ"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/blissblog/2017/07/my-own-declaration-of-independence.html">My Own Declaration of Independence</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/blissblog/2017/07/my-own-declaration-of-independence.html/embed#?secret=ndGmfU28bQ" width="600" height="338" title="“My Own Declaration of Independence” — The Bliss Blog" data-secret="ndGmfU28bQ" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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July 1, 2o17 In a few days, America will celebrate its birthday with parades and picnics, fun and fireworks. In my childhood, it meant time with extended family and friends engaged in all of those activities and remain in the recesses of my mind and heart. I smile in recollection. For me, as a world…http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/blissblog/files/2017/07/fireworksrainbow.jpg