July Fourth, two hundred and thirty-six years after our first Fourth. What will we be doing on this day? Thinking about what it means to be an American, to be living in freedom, safety, and prosperity; having a steak and potato dinner; watching the fireworks as the Boston Pops plays in Boston Harbor; waiting out the days before our impending trip to South Dakota. “Impending” is such a dark word to describe our trip. Sounds like someone dying, or a dark storm cloud on the horizon. But we’ll go and it will be all right, but I’ll be anxious to return after only two or three days. Need to get back to see the kids, Squeakie and Charlie, need to get back to watch all the Olympic drama in London, need to see if Tiger can win the Open. So much to do, so little time.
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HI DADDY! My fourth was spent running around RL. I worked 11:00 to 9:00. I did have a happy surprise though,I left 15 minutes early and made it home at 9:00. I have a park right behind my house and it is where they set off fireworks! I sat in my back yard and had the best view of them. It made me so happy. Almost made me feel like a kid. I oohed and awded for 30 minutes. It was wonderful. I hope I can talk to you guys before you go. Don't worry you will have lots of fun. I love you and I think I will call tonight. I am off today so expect a call after Mom gets out of work. Love you, Jeri Lynne
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