Happy Independence Day from Seattle, WA

(all photos are from last year, when we got to watch the Lake Union fireworks show from a friend's swank Belltown Hi-Rise apartment.)

Happy 4th of July to all my American readers! Hope you have a great and safe day celebrating.

I hope you get to do lots of eating yummy summer foods and spending time with family and friends. Special thanks to all the folks who serve or have served our country. We are grateful.

And if you are attending any events where they are going to blow stuff up (see photos of shiny lights as above), don't forget about the Fireworks setting on your digital point and shoot cameras! It's great.

And if you are in Seattle and have the day off tomorrow, I think you can still volunteer to clean up Gasworks Park. Starbucks is hosting the event, and there will be food and coffee and maybe t-shirts for helping to clean up after today's festivities.

Until later, take care!