To everyone who takes the time to read this blog, I thank you and wish you a happy and peaceful July 4th. I hope that you appreciate as much as I do how much being a citizen of this country means. We have everything at our fingertips, and that’s more of a blessing than a convenience. There are so many on this planet who have nothing, so take time today, as you celebrate the independence of this United States of America, and spare a thought for all who have tried to become what most of us take for granted, free, safe, and incredibly fortunate to be alive in a place where we can be whatever and whoever we want to be.