Kind of ironic to be celebrating Fourth of July and all of its independent connotations whilst in the United Kingdom, but, hey, why not. Britain has a lot to be thankful for that the U.S. is no longer its charge. Can you even imagine that scenario?!
Several American star-spangled celebrations taking place in Lincolnshire/Cambridgeshire area, today, by all accounts. Stopped in at the wonderful, neighborhood Italian deli around the corner from Nonna's house yesterday to pick up some Chianti and what-not and just missed out on the Italian bakery's delivery of a stars and stripes cake for a party taking place in an Anglo/Italian/American family home in that neck of the woods.
Will be waving the red, white and blue in my sister-in-law Maria's back garden in Stamford, Lincs a little later today. Rumor has it there will be key lime pie for an all-American dessert and our best attempt at rustling U.S. style barbecue thanks to fabulous weather.
Big blow to the Brits with an American wiping out Andy Murray at Wimbledon, yesterday. Would have been the first Brit to have made it to the mens finals in 71 years. I have a feeling he'll be back next year without such impossible pressure. Still, if he had to loose out, best it was to an American.
Happy Fourth of July!
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