July 4 beverage
According to the box, this flavor was popular a few hundred years ago among Native Americans and early settlers. I’m not sure about the history or the “boosts your body’s defenses” claim, but it tastes pretty good — straight, no sugar, lemon or nuttin.
I got an email from the president this morning. After wishing me a happy 4th, he concluded with a postscript:
“Our nation’s birthday is also an ideal time to consider serving in your local community. You can find many great ideas for service opportunities near you at http://www.serve.gov”
These Obamas are taking volunteerism very seriously. I’m not loving everything the new administration is doing, but I’m obviously on board when it comes to national service.
I’m heading over to my former digs (at a local “old folks’ home) to enjoy some safe and sane fireworks this evening. The manager is a retired firefighter and he isn’t about to let anything get out of hand. Despite the dearth of high explosives and absense of any danger of a conflagration, I expect to enjoy the company of my friends.
It occurs to me, on this holiday, that I’ve agreed to give up my independence for a year and become indentured to the community. After six years of freedom from that sort of commitment, I’ll need to do some adjusting; but I’m up for the challenge.
Hooray for the red, white and blue. Long may she wave.
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