Happy 4th of July

Happy Friday- let the long weekend full of fireworks, fun, and celebration
begin. I hope you and yours will fire up the bbq, marinate your favorite
grilling items, and play a game of horseshoes in the yard (old school but
awesome).

I for one have decided to read "Pride and Prejudice" this weekend. Not
exactly an American classic but for some reason, I have never read it. It's
crazy I know, but going to take a stab at it this weekend. Very in the mood
to get engulfed in a book this weekend, need a bit of escape.

Oh and just a thought- maybe try and make something this weekend. The
working population in the US have fallen upon hard times, especially in the
manufacturing sector. Please keep making stuff here in tribute to them. It's
a super important part of what makes this country great. I'm not suggesting
you make auto parts. Unless you want to of course. Just make SOMETHING and
beam with pride that it was "Made in the USA". A fun little exercise.
Grilled meats count PS.

Whatever you choose to make, explode, or play this weekend- celebrate this
great country we live in and enjoy. I for one am happy to have been made in
the old US of A. (Chicago to be specific if my mother is telling the truth).

And that's what's up this red, white, and blue Friday in the good old US of
A. Happy Fourth of July weekend! XO