This 4th of July weekend, I was reminded of why I love where I live and this small town is where I am meant to be right now. Since 1990, this New Yorker has missed very few of these annual parades.

I always think of how beautiful it is here and appreciate the beautiful country that we live in. Taking time to thank those who sacrificed for our freedom today.

Rolling green hills, filled with decent hard working people. 
Purple mountain majesties, Above the fruited plain... 

 America! America! 
God shed his grace on thee...

And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea! 

And of course the annual fireworks...

It was another one of those weekends that I felt extremely grateful ... Hope you all had a fantastic 4th!