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- 0:03[SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to September 7th on the National Day calendar.
- 0:06[SPEAKER_00]: Today, we're honoring our elders and celebrating a state with the fierce motto.
- 0:11[SPEAKER_01]: National Grandparents Day observed on the Sunday after Labor Day, celebrates the incredible World Grandparents play in our families.
- 0:21[SPEAKER_01]: These special family members offer a unique blend of wisdom, support, and unconditional love.
- 0:29[SPEAKER_01]: Grandparents often serve as storytellers, mentors, and cherished companions, bridging generations and keeping family traditions alive.
- 0:39[SPEAKER_01]: This day is a beautiful reminder to appreciate their countless contributions and to make time for the precious moments we share with them.
- 0:48[SPEAKER_01]: So, give your grandparents a call, a hug or a visit, and let them know how much they mean to you.
- 1:05[SPEAKER_00]: Did you have a grandparent that would like always have candy on them?
- 1:08[SPEAKER_01]: Oh, I had grandparents that had a drawer in a chest of drawers that was full of candy.
- 1:16[SPEAKER_00]: Just a crank.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_01]: Yeah, and we could just go help ourselves and just eat all the candy.
- 1:20[SPEAKER_00]: I don't know why I was thinking that maybe it was left sour or something that was, you didn't get that from your grandparents.
- 1:26[SPEAKER_01]: No, we're German.
- 1:28[SPEAKER_00]: So dumplings then, you got dumplings.
- 1:32[SPEAKER_00]: From cherished memories to an independent spirit, they also observes National New Hampshire Day.
- 1:37[SPEAKER_00]: While the granite state is known for its beautiful mountains and historic towns, it's most defining characteristic is its model, live-free or die.
- 1:46[SPEAKER_00]: This phrase inspired by a revolutionary War Hero General John Stark.
- 1:51[SPEAKER_00]: Perfectly captures the independent, resilient spirit of New Hampshire and its residents.
- 1:57[SPEAKER_00]: It's a reminder of the state's strong historical roots and its fierce commitment to personal liberty.
- 2:03[SPEAKER_00]: This day celebrates that unique, unyielding spirit that has shaped the state's identity and its role in the nation.
- 2:09[SPEAKER_00]: It's a powerful and timeless message.
- 2:12[SPEAKER_01]: You got to love a state that has that kind of a model.
- 2:16[SPEAKER_01]: Yeah, free or die.
- 2:17[SPEAKER_00]: Yeah.
- 2:18[SPEAKER_00]: Yeah.
- 2:18[SPEAKER_00]: That's great.
- 2:19[SPEAKER_00]: My model is I may be slow, but my work is poor.
- 2:22[SPEAKER_01]: That's mine, too.
- 2:25[SPEAKER_01]: I'm Alice Anderson.
- 2:26[SPEAKER_00]: I'm Marlow Anderson, reminding you to celebrate every day.