To the Journal editor:

Here we are in our summer season. I looked at one of my readings that was July 1, 2021 and I wrote: “It’s a nice, sunny morning,” as it is today, July 1, 2024.

My message was: the green grass is here, the flowers are coming out, leaves on the trees and I mentioned we are still lucky to have beauty in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Also, I wrote about changing times. More pollution of our air, water, etc. That was 2021. Now, it is getting much worse. More hot weather, bigger storms, flooding and hurricans will happen more often.

Also, I wrote about the fast-paced life, stores open 24-hours and techonological stuff, which we have more of. Also, be careful in your car. People are driving faster and even going through stop lights.

I just hope we the people will remember the blessing the Lord has given us: freedom. Most have a place to live with wars going on and other places in turmoil. Time to realize we better slow down and, as the saying goes, “smell the roses” and find peace that comes from doing God’s will and not ours.

Finally, the elections are in November. I hope our so-called leaders we elect will serve the pople, not themselves.

God bless the USA.