It occurs to me, as I try to figure out why this blog host is so sucky this week, that like many of you, I watched the RNC all week and feel a bit, well, perplexed (being kind). Between talking to empty chairs and dropping the Lord bomb one too many times to frozen smiles and empty promises (and some flat out lies), I began to think about a life in Denmark. And then I thought better of that, because no matter what, I really do (with tears held back) love this country. We have to remember, especially this weekend, what makes this country great, and it's not the divisiveness, the traditional notion of family and marriage, or celebrity spokespeople. What makes this country great is our freedom- the fact that I cant talk about whatever I want on this blog, and the fact that we can have a voice when it comes to things we find wrong or unjust. I don't know what's going to happen in November, but I urge you to, this Labor Day, raise a glass or a beer or a burger to the soldiers who fought and continue to fight to protect us. And if all else fails, remember Jimi Hendrix was an American. Here is his most powerful Star Spangled Banner. Hang on to this one- it'll get you through all this madness and remember why we love the good old USA. Have a rock and roll and blessed Labor Day Weekend. All the love, and G-d Bless America- whoever your G-d or lack of one is, PS. I'm happy to pray to Jimi Hendrix. He never disappoints. XO