The American Lesson

we make mistakes.
we have fucked up a dozen times a dozen.
but what makes us special
what makes us really great
is our ability to get up
try again
and do better next time.

We are not afraid to try
for in trying lies the adventure
the lessons
and the stories.

It’s not the freedom
nor the opportunity.
it’s the bravery
of trying to accomplish
which makes this country special.

The beauty of everything lies
not in the mistakes
nor the accomplishments
but in the act
of trying again.
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July 4, 2006 at 9:56 am
Well said.
Happy 4th!
Matt
July 4, 2006 at 10:00 am
And here I thought you would tell us America was about hot chicks.
Nice post!
July 4, 2006 at 10:03 am
Bubbles? It took me a second to get it. But I got it!
July 4, 2006 at 10:13 am
As they say ” It’s the journey, not the destination.”
July 4, 2006 at 10:14 am
Love the bubble angle!
July 4, 2006 at 10:45 am
America is about the hot chicks. Happy 4th!
Probably more, but hey, hot chicks are hot.
July 4, 2006 at 12:30 pm
Happy 4th! Cherish the independence and be thankful.
July 4, 2006 at 2:13 pm
more fun conversations ahead with you and this great blog and meeting place. Happy 4th.
July 4, 2006 at 5:39 pm
Char,
Again u’ve nearly inspired me to tears. The first time was when i watched this video. Reminds me of a few friends in the service who have gone out and gone out quietly.
If this video embed works great. If not you can check it out :
To me this song is about those who have gone and tried and tried again. And here we are living their dreams.
Thanks for making my life a lot better this year Char and all.
David Krug
July 4, 2006 at 9:28 pm
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble, etc.
Happy 4th man.
I’m sure you celebrated your independence in style…
July 5, 2006 at 12:40 pm
Point taken. Pop!
July 17, 2006 at 2:00 am
The irony is that the man who brought you independance, Thomas Jefferson, was a slave owner…so it goes