What happens after July fourth?: This short essay is about the day after a holiday, family and life.

No I am not talking about Alice in Wonderland. I am talking about your rights, your freedoms, your voice and responsibility as an American.

The red poppy is a common weed of Europe and was adopted as the official flower of remembrance and honor to those whom fought and died in foreign wars. As we approach another patriotic holiday in America I am again reminded of the sacrifices that so many soldiers made to keep our nations free.

Decorate your house with patriotic banners for the Fourth of July. A few simple designs can spruce up windows, doorways, or walls with red, white, and blue.

My views on what patriotism really is.

There were more than 10,000 injuries reported last year from firework accidents. Most of these could have been prevented by following some common sense safety rules.

The Fourth of July is a celebration of America and the freedom it represents to other nations of the world. Independence Day has always been a special holiday for my family.