Well a belated Happy 250th Birthday to our American neighbours  Someone told me @Myr came over, not on the Mayflower, but another boat and tossed tea into Boston Harbour . Seems kind of far fetched though  .
So question 1 for all out Weekly Wrap Up readers, if you live in the U S of A, did you do anything special on Saturday or Saturday night. Or are you still celebrating on Sunday AM when this is posted? 250 years is quite a long time, in North American terms.

Also a happy belated 159 years on Wednesday past to Canada. We hung around with the British for a little bit longer . If you are a fellow Canuck, did you do anything interesting on Canada Day? It was on a Wednesday, so it seemed like things were a little subdued with most people working the day before and the day after the holiday. 
Me, I met up with a few friends and we went down to watch the 1/2 hour firework show downtown. 
Now, that we are past July 3rd, I have to say a big and loud OOOOOHAY  

Oh, I got that one backwards
 
Friday was the kickoff of my favourite event, the Calgary Stampede. If you want to come to Calgary to see the World's Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth or see the second largest attended and entries for a parade next to the Rose Bowl Parade in California, let me know, I will fill you in. Also, @Valkyrie can let you know about all the prim and proper horse jumping events at Spruce Meadows going on too 🏇
Now here is the main question for EVERYONE. Country and Western Music I would say is a divisive genre of music, like most others to be honest. I usually find listening to 5 minutes or more makes me edgy and grumpy 😮 Not sure why, but the music does that to me.  I know a lot of you LOVE it though . 
However, I have to admit that her majesty Reba Mcentire I love and can listen to all day. I would even say that although I'm gay, I'd pursue her  .
 
So, even if you hate the country genre, you must have one favourite song? I know the European Nations have country singers, so let us know about one in your country, maybe South Asian singers? Australian, can I bring up Keith Urban at this time?  Anywho, let us all know .  How about you East Asians, any Japanese country singers rocking it out?
 
Now, finally, onto the Wrap Up  
 
Monday, was a blank day. We have those occasionally at the end of a month. 
Tuesday, Myr got the ball rolling with a Deep Dive into the genre of Paranormal:
We jump to Wednesday, where in the afternoon where I live, Cia brought forward a very important reminder about the deadline to get you Secret Author entry in by July 15th! Remember, only let Cia and your editor, if you have one, know about it. I would make both swear on their own graves to not release who you are 🪦. Then Cia can get them all together and start releasing. Then the fun and games begin :
Finally on Friday, Aditus told us to all Dress Less  How much less is up to you in these fun prompts. Personally I wonder how much less you will go :
 
 
Now if you are thinking, how much longer can this blog go on, do not fret , as it will keep going on . Myr brought us 7 new Words of the Day:
legacy, rekindle, sanctuary, promise, flourish, dawn, restore
 
 
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Here is the look at the past week's postings on all our Authors and Poets!
We had a little less this week, I'm hoping because everyone is working on their Secret Author project  Still, we had 9 completed stories. 
1 Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
The Double Hex by Topher Lydon 10 Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour They Think I Killed Her by Topher Lydon The Double Hex by Topher Lydon TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour Treacherous by CassieQ Out of the Blue by Mark Ponyboy Peters Rumspringa by Topher Lydon **Complete** Roping the Moon by Headstall Lost in the Sand by Topher Lydon **Complete** tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy 0 Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
No stories 2 Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
Oklahoma's Son by Wayne Gray Blades of Ashes by lilansui 34 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
Aethan's Reign - Exile by ValentineDavis21 In the Barb by Vcs Salt and Stone by Carl Accolla Noah's Quest by AquariusGuy Strife by CryingCircusConductor Static & Steel by sumtimesIwrite Bro Code: Spotting Protocol by Boy Mercury X **Complete** THROUGH IT ALL by vanalas Ride of Your Life by mastershakeme Love in a time of hatred vol 2 by Gary L The Fourth of July by chris191070 **Complete** A Fine Line of Smoke by Tony S. Pigsty by Jack Poignet Barnaby and the Accidental Apprentices by chris191070 **Complete** IceBerg by J92 Taking A Chance by Ticklishboy30 **Complete** Hollywood and Vine by Albert1434  Monstrum by Laura S. Fox The Curse of Love by Yeoldebard Alex & Neil: Moving On by Robert Hugill White Sheets by Celian Shooting Stars by Littlelovestories Hunger & Habit by Invnarcel **Complete** The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Futile Devices by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** The Witches of Darkmoore by Celian Alpha Awakened by Painawakened Blades of Ashes by lilansui turmoil by Paladin Beyond the Veil by Laura S. Fox No Such Place as Neverland (based off comicfan prompt #110) by JJQuinn Father's Day Strip-Off by Boy Mercury X **Complete** Frat Games: The House Plaything by StoriesByTroy Boy Meets Boys by Grayson Rose 0 Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories
 
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