The Fourth of July marks our independence as a nation. How are you celebrating?
“I’m working on a fireworks display that balances pride in our country’s ideals with regret for its many historical failings.
”“Looking forward to just kicking back on the deck and throwing some bottle rockets on the grill.”“For one day, I’m hoping we can all put aside our differences and celebrate the violence that made America possible.”
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