Happy birthday, America! You're 239 years old today and I just want to tell you that you look fabulous for your age! Rejoice on Battle Red Blog.
This is a weekend of BBQ, hotdogs, apple pie, baseball and fireworks as Americans around the world gather to celebrate Independence Day. While most Americans aren't going to spend the day reading the Declaration of Independence (or even know it's first line by heart--join with me and shed a tear for the state of education today), the majority of Americans will celebrate "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" today surrounded by friends and family.