It's July 3 - tomorrow is a holiday, thank goodness. Even though the weekend is just two days past, I could really use the day off. Had a bad day at work yesterday... I lost an argument I should have won. Work's been a little stressful lately anyway and losing this is not going to sit well with my client. If only I could run off to the Bahamas, but alas, I am stuck in the midwest.
At least I have tomorrow off. The 4th of July always brings to mind cookouts with hot dogs and hamburgers, friends laughing and of course, fireworks. I have no plans this year, which is strange. I'm thinking of heading to the park with a good book and pretending that I am in the Bahamas. Or maybe I will check out the pool at my building (which I generally do about once a year, so I'm due). One of my favorite rituals on the 4th is watching Independence Day - I know, cliche, but I seriously love this movie. Will Smith was incredible (and hot), not to mention Adam Baldwin (later to star in Firefly and Angel) and Jeff Goldblum. It's such a quotable movie and fun.
I know, probably not what the founding fathers had in mind when the signed the Declaration of Independence, but then again, maybe this is exactly what they had in mind. One of my ancestors actually signed the Declaration and since I have a background in political science and government, I tend to wax poetical about the 4th and what it means to me (once I've finished my hot dog and watched the fireworks, of course). I will spare anyone reading this my philosphy on freedom for today, but I make no promises for tomorrow...
I have a couple of books to review this week, which I will try to do on Thursday or Friday. Until then, Happy Independence Day!
Shel
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