Happy Fourth of July!!!

From C, d and the pets. . .Enjoy your picnics and parties and fireworks. Also take a few moments to remember the vetrans, visionaries, and revolutionaries that helped shape our country.

No matter your politics I think we can all agree the US is a pretty special place. Sure, we still have important and difficult work to do to make it even better. I have faith that the American spirit is still very much alive, well, and willing to work.

Let's do it! Write a politician (you can even email), get involved with a grass roots organization or send a small donation to a cause you are passionate about. Send a care package to someone stationed overseas, help your neighbor with a project, childcare, or bake them some cookies. Write a letter to the editor, post your ideas on a blog (comments anyone?).

It's important to participate. Too often I think we become complacant observers in our own world. That's certainly not my idea of the collective American spirit. Engage!