Spent the past two days driving west on I-90. Went through God's country (a.k.a. Minnesota) then into South Dakota. If it wasn't for the bill boards advertising free water at Wall S.D. there would have been nothing to look at for most of the way. We did a loop through Badlands national park and that was pretty cool. That was my third time there and it was still fun. Then we did the free water thing at Wall and sat on the 8 foot Jackalope for a photo op. Finally made our way to Keystone, S.D. to see Mt. Rushmore. We stayed for the presentation and lighting ceremony. At first I thought about having everyone leave part way through but then I felt like the teenagers I had with me needed to stay and listen. I thank God for my country but I am not super patriotic so it is easy for me to rush through events that focus on patriotism. I realized that if I do not make an effort to help the teenagers understand why we have the freedoms we do they will take them for granted and not appreciate them. I truly appreciate the freedoms I have and know that they did not come without cost and the men and women who served and died for these freedoms have my utmost respect.
If you have served our country, thank you.
Peace
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