Just came back from our Independence Day celebrations. Yes, I danced on the eve of independence day and saw the fireworks and the next day the nation barbecued everywhere in homes and private parks. Everyone except us because we always like to be a touch different than the rest of the crowd. Some thoughts - pity that my Arab brothers and sisters are not celebrating independence from the British in 1948 for reasons very understandable. I would think it would be much more meaningful if it included them as well. If we could both celebrate both our people's independence in a free, democratic society in the Middle East - that would be a real cause to celebrate.