Happy 4th of July

It's storming right now. One of those awesome summer t-storms that roll in on particularly hot days. It's still light outside though, so mother nature's show shouldn't disrupt ours later on. Of course, I am glad I'm not sitting at the Speedway right now. Seems like I spent at least one soggy 4th in the bleachers of the Speedway as a kid. Funny how I've not been to the Speedway since I became an adult, even though I live close enough to actually be able to hear it. But as a kid we were there on several 4th of Julys. Watching the demolition derby followed by one of the best firework shows in the valley!

I wonder what our soldiers in Iraq and other parts of the world are feeling today. I love my country, but I didn't volunteer to protect her. They did, and for that I admire and respect them. I also offer my deepest thanks, not only to them but also to their families. As someone very near and dear to me likes to quote, we are living in the most interesting of times. I hope our country stands behind her leader in fighting against those whose purpose in life is to destroy our way of life as we know it. I hope the masses realize exactly who our enemy is and what they desire before it is too late.