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Flag Day This Week-Do you Really Want To Live In Another Country? AND CELEBRATING MY BIRTHDAY!!

This Thursday is Flag Day in the United States.





Photo by Mary Vee
Tennessee Overlook near Johnson City

No matter the good, the bad, and the ugly, living in the United States isn't so bad. I'm sure I think this because I grew up here, which makes it home. 

Many of you have visited another country or two, maybe more. You saw the great sights, ate the food, and made great memories. Me too. And for a moment I might have thought I'd like to move to that country. 

I'd probably have to learn another language. The culture would be completely different. I'd have to work around my savings, give up having the transportation I'm used too. Find a job. A place to live. Probably wouldn't be able to see my family as often. I don't know. Maybe it wouldn't be such a great idea.

After a while, I'd find issues with similar governmental decisions, etc. in the new country. I'd hear and read the complaints from those living there and eventually come to the conclusion every place has problems. So, I may as well stay home.




Would you really want to live in another country?

We say these things usually in frustration, but I'm not so sure we mean them. 

For now, let's choose to honor this country we call home and plan to raise our flag this Thursday.



AND






My birthday is this week!!




I love to share with my readers on my birthday. This year, I will give away one eBook copy of my 2018 Patriotic book, Daring to Live, A Patriotic Suspense Novel to one commenter. 

Simply leave a comment and your email address for me to notify you. Only comments with email addresses are eligible as entries for this give-away. All are welcome to enter. The winner will be randomly chosen from all entries.

BONUS ENTRY; If a friend also mentions you in their comment, you will get a bonus entry. All are welcome to enter.

BONUS ENTRY for anyone signing up for a Never Give Up Story adventure with Mary Vee:

Come. Take an adventure with us by subscribing to a free Never Give Up Story to be delivered to your email! Each time a Never Give Up Story arrives in your mailbox, you will have an opportunity to virtually travel to an amazing place in the world with Mary Vee, suspense author. Ride a pirate ship, climb cliffs, whitewater raft, soar to the top of the Eiffel Tower, this and much more. Dare to explore from the comfort of your home. Join us. The passage is free!  Here is the link: Click Here to Virtually Travel Around the World With Mary Vee. It's FREE!

ALSO:

I am also listing Daring To Live, A Patriotic Suspense Novel on sale for $0.99 in celebration of Flag Day and my birthday for this week. CLICK HERE to get your copy



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Comments

Robin E. Mason said…
Happy Birthday Mary!!

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