Summer's Here!

It's hotter than the Fourth of July here, 105 degrees F on the open road, 99 according to the iPhone weather report. Of course, it IS the 4th of July!

Mom and I had the traditional holiday feast for lunch: Hebrew National hot dogs on hogie rolls, Boston baked beans, Italian salad, New York cheesecake for dessert. How American can you get?

Happy Birthday, United States of America! We're not perfect, but as a nation we actually dare to think perfection (or at least a shared beer ) is possible.

So put on some John Phillip Sousa and rock on!

Tonight I get to sit up and make sure the neighborhood pyromaniacs don't burn down the block in their patriotic enthusiasm. Fireworks are legal in my county and oh boy, are people stocking up on them!