Almanac for July 4th

Erin O'Riordan's Almanac for July 4th: https://ko-fi.com/Post/July-4-I-Think-It-Was-The-4th-of-July-W7W21HQBBR

Today's Observance: United States Independence Day

The July 4, 1926 Milwaukee Leader

Artist Birthday: Nathaniel Hawthorne

Bummer 4th of July

July 4, 1911: An extreme heat wave strikes the northwestern U.S., killing hundreds of people and horses, mostly due to heat stroke. Philadelphia reports 159 dead and New York City reports another 211. The heat wave breaks on July 15, when a thunderstorm strikes the northwest. The storm kills an additional five Americans.

July 4, 1934: Nobel Prize-winning physicist Marie Skłodowska–Curie, who pioneered the study of radioactivity, dies of aplastic anemia, a form of blood cancer believed to have been caused by her long-term exposure to radioactive materials. She is 66 years old.

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Another holiday is upon us. It's the 4th of July, United States Independence Day! Let's remember the reason for this season.

The Fourth of July Story

Don't forget the Founding Mothers as well as the Founding Fathers.

Female Genius: Eliza Harriot and George Washington at the Dawn of the Constitution

Be creative with your stars-and-stripes-themed decorations.

4 Pack Star Garland Book Pages Book Garland Newspaper Bunting Party Holiday Christmas Nursery Strand String Banner Wedding Garland Decorate(White)

Fire up the grill and make something tasty for yourself and your friends.

Fix Me a Plate: Traditional and New School Soul Food Recipes from Scotty Scott of Cook Drank Eat

To quote Katy Perry, light up the night like the 4th of July. 

TOPTOY LED Gloves Light Up Gloves for Kids

It gets pretty hot outside on the 4th of July. Need something to drink?

The Essential Cocktail: The Art of Mixing Perfect Drinks

Would you like a patriotic paper straw with that? 

Outside the Box Papers Stars and Stripes Paper Straws 7.75 Inches 75 Pack Red, White, Blue

Find something fun to keep you occupied until the Independence Day festivities begin.

Funko Cranium Hoopla Party Game for 2-8 Players Ages 12 and Up

But whatever you do for the 4th of July, whether you're American or not, stay safe. If you're going to use fireworks, check with your local fire department to make sure fireworks displays are legal in your area, and follow all of their safety recommendations. Your community and your fingers will thank you for using fireworks wisely.

Stay safe & have fun!

U.S. Independence Day 2013: Best of Patriotic/Dirty

Happy Independence Day (one day early)! For this Independence Day, let's look back at some of the very best pins from past patriotic pin-ups posts. (Alliteration much?)

This was my first Patriotic/Dirty post, from Veteran's Day 2011.





These are from "Red, White and Blue Monday ~ Memorial Day Pin-Ups."



Military Eye Candy, indeed.



These are from last year's "Red, White and Blue Monday: Independence Edition."



And, of course, the lovely Kate Upton.



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I haven't done a military pin-up post in a while, but Alexandra O'Hurley has. These pins are from her "Sexy Man Monday - Apple Pie Edition" post.

Red, White and Blue Monday, Independence Edition

On Mondays I hook up with Pinning! at A Night Owl Blog/Baxtron{Life}. On Wednesday, it's Oh, How Pinteresting! at The Vintage Apple.  

Need something red, white, blue and sexy to read this Independence Day week? Try "Bomb Pop." It's only $1.50 for your e-reader. 

Now, continuing with our Memorial Day theme, I bring you the U.S. Independence Day pin-ups. Using a Bomb Pop as a fashion accessory is Ms. Kate Upton. Her uncle Fred is a lawmaker from Michigan, but not the one who can't stand to hear the word "vagina." 



Speaking of suggestively phallic-shaped objects...



If it's not too hot where you live, this could be your perfect July 4th outfit.

Or this.

Ms. Emma Stone, whom I loved in The Help and Easy A ('cause I'm always up for a riff on The Scarlet Letter, and if it works in some Huck Finn, so much the better!), knows how to rock a 4th of July ensemble. 

Maybe I just think this because my hubby, Tit Elingtin, was in the Navy back in the day, but guys can also rock the hot sailor look.

Of course, the ladies can do it pretty decently, too.

I love the curves on this Army pin-up girl. Her old-school stockings are way cute, too. 

Happy Independence Day! What are YOU pinning? 

Happy Independence Day, U.S. of A!

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