Working for the Fourth

I am being rather annoying about Independence Day this year, but it is America's 250th birthday. Also, I probably won't have too many more chances to celebrate Independence Day in the future. I plan to go to town and watch the hometown parade we always have, and then make a big dinner with lots of treats and wrap up everything with a special dessert and maybe some sparklers.

That's all. It's mostly work for me. Why not? I am a patriotic person, and I don't care if it's unfashionable, too much work or a holiday no one cares about. I care.

Anyway, I've been collecting little things to use on the fourth. A red white and blue ceramic chip tray with dip bowls decorated with fireworks. Some flag-inspired hot pads. My guy bought some banners to hang on our house, and mini flags to put out along the front walk. I'm also planning a delicious and yet healthy for me meal with lots of protein, veggies, and one or two things that I can nibble on that won't send my blood sugar into the stratosphere. I even have a blue and white star t-shirt I thrifted to wear that day (red and I don't like each other.)

I'm really looking forward to this holiday -- almost as much as I did Halloween last year. Getting involved is what makes it special. So what are you doing for the fourth?

Image credit: Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

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Stuff

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