July fourth as a holiday, is one of my favorites. Odd, because I've never really celebrated it. I do manage to see fireworks most years but what I love about it is the emphasis on family time. People travel hundreds of miles to spend the fourth with their loved ones. It parallels Christmas in many ways; cook outs instead of turkey, fireworks instead of presents, and Frisbees instead of football. I love what the fourth stands for and the pride that I feel to be descended from such a brave people standing up for what they believe in. I wish they were still running the country.