I hope everyone is having a wonderful 4th of July holiday!  This time last year we were in Italy on our honeymoon.  While I wish I was there right now, it’s really nice to spend the holiday in a patriotic fashion on American soil.  We’re celebrating with friends with a picnic in Central Park.  I’m bringing pimento cheese sandwiches and rum-soaked pineapple.  My beau is making his standard 4th of July contribution of picking up fried chicken.  ‘Merica!