1. We enjoyed a great barbecue with baby-back ribs, potato salad, veggies/dip, and the most sinfully delicious chocolate ice cream.

2. I am looking forward to fireworks starting at dusk! I'm armed with my bugspray, too.

3. I'm sending my prayers and best wishes to our soldiers who are overseas continuing to fight for other places less fortunate. I hope they get to celebrate at some point, too.

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Though dreams can be deceiving, like faces are to hearts; they serve for sweet relieving when fantasy and reality lie too far apart.-Fiona Apple