Independence Day

Tomorrow Today is Independence Day!

I am elated.

Early morning.
        
Breathless, chill air.
       
Family piling in van.

High-adventure, road-trip feeling.

Flag-raising.

Trumpet-playing.

Speech-giving.

Heart-singing.

Summer.

Outside.

Messy parade grounds with far too many people.

Boring small-town "floats."

Irrationally satisfying.

Salt-water taffy.

Sticky air.

Sticky hands.

Founding Fathers.

Liberty.

Peace.

Safety.

Family.

Hope.