Reflections on Independence Day

July 4th is probably one of my favorite holidays. There are tons of fireworks (unless you live in a state/county/city where there is a fireworks ban). Summer is just getting into full-swing. The weather is hot, pools are open, and the thunderstorms are big (I love thunderstorms of the non-tornado variety). Every year, though, I tend to forget what we, as Americans, are really celebrating. It's highly possible ...