Happy 4th of July! Renewal of faith in the USA

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Recently, I’ve been disappointed and disillusioned in the USA.  Perhaps that has to do with my own failings and regrouping.  But, as I drive through the Midwest and see how gorgeous my country is ~ as I witness NY State working to protect “Pro Choice” rights and view a “Pro Choice” rally in front of Lambeau Field (Home of the Green Bay Packers football team located in a heavily Catholic/Christian community) I am starting to believe in the USA doctrine, again.  We can disagree, we can argue, we have smart people and morons living together – we will do stupid things – we are human.  But, we, as United States Citizens, can state our feelings for good or bad. Then stumble along to address those issues.

One on one.

The people in the midwestern hotel – dressed in biker gang gear – are kind, holding the door for  a gimpy dievca and asking how she is doing.

This place isn’t perfect by any means, but its mine.

Happy Independence Day~

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Traveling, again.

Yep, with the knee still wrapped, dievca is heading west to what Master calls “Flyover Country”.  she will be consolidating storage units (with good help), seeing family and friends, taking Mom and Dad’s ashes to Mass, etc.

The corn should be knee high by the 4th of July!

dievca might even get a chance to attend a Midwestern small town 4th of July Parade.

What are you up to for Independence Day? (USA located viewers 😘)

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Thoughts on the 4th of July

Women dressed up in Washington, DC July 4 1919. GHI-Universal History Archive via Getty Images

Women dressed up in Washington, DC July 4 1919. GHI-Universal History Archive via Getty Images

The 4th of July parade was such a big deal in dievca’s hometown. People dressed up, bands played, Veterans marched.
Is it still like that in small towns?

NYC may have a parade…dievca is not sure. she’s never looked it up or gone to watch. What she really misses is the Beer and Bratwurst Tent that the Lions Club sponsored for the weekend – their bratwursts were pork.
(Is the corn knee-high by the 4th of July? If yes – its a good crop year)
In the evening of the 4th, you would sit almost under the fireworks offered at the local High School Soccer fields. It was social, yet – intimate. dievca felt like she was a part of the Earth and the Universe.

Something to ponder.

So, dievca’s hometown did host a parade and fireworks this year, but the Brat Tent is on hold until 2022…


Showing nothing at the Beach…

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Finally have the weekend off and…
Rain expected all Weekend.
Typical.

Photo: dievca NYC Water tower 07/2021

Seeing Stars for the 4th of July

Firecracker bra
Enjoy the Fireworks in Fleur du Mal‘s Pink Lemonade Superstar Bra!
A garter belt and thong are also available (click the photo).
That pink lemonade sounds good, right now, to beat the heat. XO


Beach, Heat, Outdoors, Social Distancing~

Susan Hayward and Virginia Dale 4th of July

Happy 4th of July!
Looks like Susan Hayward had the same challenges as dievca with humidity and wild-a** hair!
Enjoy your Day!!


What Macy’s is doing with their Fireworks~

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Getting the Party Started! (a slideshow)

dievca had the unexpected pleasure of looking out of her window to see two Macy’s barges offering a personal Fireworks display. she and Master had a conversation about the fireworks just that afternoon – Master thought they would cancel it all. dievca thought that the fireworks needed to be used and wasn’t sure of a solution.

Apparently, the Macy’s barges will be offering fireworks around the city along the Hudson and East Rivers (Harlem River?) in smaller and more personal displays. An absolutely lovely and elegant solution for limiting the crowds, yet still bringing Joy to NYC.

Photos: dievca Hudson River 06/2020

4th of July -what Master is wearing

What’s the 4th of July without a Bomb Pop?
(sometimes known as Rocket Pops or Firecrackers)
Patrick Brand T-shirt – Popsicle Drop $38.00

HAPPY 4th of JULY!


Watch those Sparklers !


Happy 4th of July (and a belated ode to Canada 150!)

Fourth of July 1953

Just be careful “Sparky”!
Don’t shoot your rocket off too quickly.

Happy Canada Day!
We, Americans, know how smooth you Canadians are…
Just look at our current leaders…
(couldn’t resist – that Prime Minister is a “hottie”.)


Happy 4th of July – Fireworks at Mets vs. Cubs

Something from Citifield – NYC.  dievca’s Chicago Cubs got creamed throughout the series, but the ballpark was great, easy to get to and the Fireworks display even greater~

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, USA!

(what dievca is wearing for today is in the earlier post, XO)

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Show the Flag

Ronald Van Der Kemp  Leather-trimmed appliqued mesh topEXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER.COM. Ronald van der Kemp uses demi-couture techniques to create his collections – this top is appliquéd with vintage American flags hand-torn and individually stitched onto mesh. It has a silk-lined leather neckline and a sheer finish that looks especially cool from the back. Mimic the brand’s styling and team yours with these wide-leg pants.

Ronald Van Der Kemp  Leather-trimmed appliqued mesh top full bodyShown here with: Gianvito Rossi Sandals, Maison Margiela Ring.

 

  • – Black mesh and leather, blue and red cotton-canvas
  • – Slips on
  • – Fabric 1: 100% polyester; fabric 2: 100% cotton; trim: 100% leather (Lamb); neck lining: 100% silk
  • – Dry clean

Or how about these pants from the same designer?

Ronald Van Der Kemp  J.M Guys patchwork low-rise boyfriend jeans $1380


Is that a Rocket in your Pocket?

Or are you just glad to see me?

4th of July Rocket
Badum-tish!
(click for the sound)
or Crash, Bam, Boom!
Happy 4th of July.
XO