America

I didn't barbecue for the 4th of July. It doesn't mean I don't love freedom, though. I do, really.

Highlights of this weekend include:

-- a parade where Johan had his picture taken with Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Apparently one of Johan's favorite activities is having pictures taken with Democrat politicians at parades. His sense of civic engagement is really applaudable.

-- Eduardo's and my first *date* since Johan was born. A baseball game, complete with Bud Lights for $6.75. See, we do love freedom.

--Watching from my patio as my neighbors light their illegal fireworks. Who needs to go to a show? Let the show come to me, even if they did have to drive to Wisconsin to get the goods. I'm glad interstate travel is one of our cherished freedoms.

-- Rum and diet coke at noon today while playing blocks in the front yard and talking on the phone. What the hell. I'm free.

--Sushi with things like crab and avocados, as well as extra pickled ginger. My sushi preferences may be pedestrian, and I'm ok with that. In fact, I think it makes me more of an American. I am free and can buy a whole damn jar of pickled ginger if I want to. And avocados. And no raw fish.

This is America.