Is everyone having a super 4th? I hope so because the Cranmer's are kicking it albeit a bit low-key... the way we like it. We went to two different parks for the little one and had a blast at the swimming pool too. I brought along a book—Thomas Paine: A Political Life—and manage to squeeze out a backgammon win against Little d. Very satisfying because she puts up a mighty fight. And now for some fireworks!
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The Quotable Paine that I contribute to almost daily. Radical Paine's Common Sense (1775-1776) is the pamphlet that convinced the rebels to start this whole American experiment.
4 comments:
David, we used to celebrate our Independence Day on August 15 by watching the annual military parade live on TV, though, I suspect, most of us only look forward to the national holiday.
Curious why most only look forward to the national holiday, Prashant?
David, life in most Indian cities and towns is not easy. It's very hectic. Most people spend hours commuting to and from work, or even otherwise, so a break during the week is always welcome. We're lucky to have over a dozen public (mostly festival) holidays every year, not counting the two-day weekend (in my case, at least).
That makes sense, Prashant. Sure, I can understand that. I was being a bit thick-headed (or American) there.
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