Happy 4th of July

Posted by Johanna Björk on July 4, 2009 in Observed · 0 Comments

Independence, a long weekend, friends, family, fireworks, BBQ, beer… Whatever the cause, today is a day for celebration.The sun is out and there is a slight breeze that makes outside feel divine. The grass in the park is waiting for me.

Top image: living flag from 1909, composed of 1,400 men and women. From the book 100 American Flags: A Unique Collection of Old Glory Memorabilia by by Kit Hinrichs, Delphine Hirasuna & Terry Heffernan.

Tags: 4th of July, America, celebrate, Delphine Hirasuna, flag, Goodlifer, human flag, Independence Day, Johanna Björk, Kit Hinrichs, old glory, Terry Heffernan

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Johanna Björk

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A designer by trade, Johanna has always had a passion for storytelling. Born and raised in Sweden, she's lived and worked in Miami, Brooklyn and, currently, Ojai, CA. She started Goodlifer in 2008 to offer a positive outlook for the future and share great stories, discoveries, thoughts, tips and reflections around her idea of the Good Life. Johanna loves kale, wishes she had a greener thumb, and thinks everything is just a tad bit better with champagne (or green juice).

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