Happy Independence Day!

Yes, yes

I remember back in the day when July 4th was a really big deal. My mom had made me a colonial costume and would have me dress up for the day. I particularly remember this little circle hat thing that she would pin onto my head.....and I would be sooooo afraid of losing it.

I remember parades more than I remember fireworks. Fireworks were a realllllly big deal. I remember my dad....who was the Navy Band....and now and again we would get to go to the twilight concerts and fall asleep on the ground where we stood.

I remember pledging the alligence at school. I remember dreams in which I feared that I had forgotten it. In real life....I never did.

I remember barbeques....which I miss.

I remember so many things....