Independence Day

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Independence Day is my favorite holiday. Why, you say? I love fireworks. I love how nice people are. I like the family gatherings and barbecuing/food. The parades. The colors. Can't hate its history either. There's only so many days a year when everyone is nice to each other, and this is one of them, without the expectations of buying gifts, religion, and waking up at the crack of dawn (in comparison with Christmas).

What are you doing this year to celebrate? Me, probably a local firework show sunday night and some barbecuing with the husband. Nothing major. Although, there's a possibility we will go to the Phoenix International Raceway tomorrow night to hang up, eat food, and watch their firework show, too. Sounds fun, until you think of the traffic after the show.

Hope everyone has some fun! Celebrate your independence! And if you think we're not a free country (in the best of ways), think about the Middle East, Africa, China, etc. America is looking quite dandy at this point. :-D