Yesterday was the Fourth of July, now officially my favorite holiday; easily passing Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and Halloween.
Why? Because it makes summer feel special, giving us a holiday upon a holiday, one with selective meaning and reflection on why life is the way it is.
Freedom is not free; that’s true. But at least we have the platform the reach for freedom (by which I mean complete control of one’s life and one’s decisions).
So yes, I’m honored to be an American. I like not being so defined or stereotyped but rather fluid and diverse. Which is not the case in any other part of the world I’ve been to so far…except maybe Canada. (7/5)