Happiness is...independence.

I finally have electricity again and despite the heat and humidity and craziness of the past week or so I am so grateful to live in a land where we are cared for and have the blessings that we do.  Yes, we have our flaws (many of them, I'm afraid) but for the most part we are good people trying to live good lives and I'm "proud to be an American."

Now, go watch some fireworks and eat some watermelon and have a happy 4th everyone!