FriendFeed: I was listening to “Proud to Be An American” on my Patriotic Music playlist today, and when it ended, I found myself subconsciously expecting to hear the “Notre Dame Victory March” next. For about 10 seconds, I was mystified by this impulse; I couldn’t recall or fathom its origin. Then I remembered: Duh! The Backer!
Twitter: Got Loyette out of bed to watch fireworks show visible from our bedroom window. She was delighted — at fireworks, and at being up late!
Twitter: Sitting in parking lot in Arvada, both girls in car, waiting for storm to pass. Loyette loving the lightning. http://twitpic.com/22iltx
Twitter: RT @BreakingNews: Update: Bomb scare at JFK Airport turns out to be false alarm; passengers to be let back in http://bit.ly/aEGv53
Twitter: RT @BreakingNews: Terminal 1 at New York’s JFK Airport evacuated due to a bomb scare http://bit.ly/8XhmqP
Twitter: Loyette: “I see mountains, Daddy!” Me: “So do I! Those are the Rocky Mountains.” Loyette: “Like Rocky Top?”
In the Denver neighborhood of Stapleton, with its enormous “stroller population” — it’s an absolute mecca for families with little kids — the 4th of July is marked with a parade through Central Park. Who’s in the parade? No floats, no veterans’ groups, no marching bands, no Shriners. Just the residents of Stapleton, with strollers and wagons and bicycles (and… Read more »
Twitter: RT @PeteCarroll: Happy 4th to all! Let’s be thankful for all those who have allowed us to be free… Be safe & have fun!
Twitter: CNN Breaking News — Rafael Nadal wins men’s singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Tomas Berdych in straight sets.