Devious Journal Entry

I came across this lovely, evocative photograph when I chanced upon faeriemaiden's LJ Community banui_graphics and followed a link to her photographs on deviantART:



The Pool of Sight by ~ senza-fiato on deviantART

I half expect a frog with a ball in its mouth to appear in a moment, although the caption/title is more suggestive of a seer. Either way, it's a beautiful photo.

Musings on Independence

Sometimes, I think it's a good idea to step back and look at how we see ourselves as Americans and what independence, freedom, and democracy mean to us. I know that my attitudes were mostly formed by experiences in my childhood, although they are also informed, I hope, by more mature thought.

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I'm really interested in what others think about this subject, so please share your memories, beliefs, and feelings.