Celebrate

The picture pretty much says it all. Today we celebrate our freedoms, but on November 3rd, we validate them.

Remember, if you don't vote, you have no room to criticize those chosen to lead. If you're not registered to vote, don't delay - do it today.

We plan to have a Fourth of July barbecue with our neighbors. Everybody brings a dish, and Max (our most decorated veteran) will prepare the meat. This is a wonderful neighborhood and one we'll miss when we finally move full time down south.
Tonight we'll watch the fireworks, either in person at a local park, or on PBS for their annual program "A Capitol Fourth".

As a veteran, albeit a dubious one ("combat disk jockey" - see my FB and prior posts), I am proud of the men and women who protect our freedoms - perhaps our politicians after November will pay them the respect they deserve. Hope springs eternal.