It is a sad 4th for me because the Executive branch of the United States' Government is dragging me down. I wonder how history will view you, me, the Senate, the Press or every other group inside and out of the US for taking whatever actions, or inaction, we do.

Tonight, some others are celebrating with fireworks up the block, just like I heard there, almost two months ago. In my building, one friend took a trip to South America, three others, off to the Middle East for work, two others moved away and had a baby. When I left my door this afternoon, I was expecting to find a party going on, just like every other holiday or football game since I moved in here, 15-years ago. The rest of them are off to a party that no-doubt involves kilts, fire-dancing and paddles. I'm content to be at home, by myself, but with the dogs.