4th of July

Happy La Kermeese! I'm watching the fireworks right now. We got front row seats to the concert and fireworks and we don't even have to leave to house! Can't get out the front door right now, cause there's a Slush Puppy machine and a hot dog stand in the sidewalk. The radio stations are set up in front of my bedroom window. Such excitement going on. I love it. Wondering: Are any of you guys here tonight? I'm the gal in the purple kimono and white hakam... if you see me wave! :) For Those who don't know, it's a French festival celebrated in ... Read Full Story

Make plans for Independence Day! Celebrate Fourth of July in Los Angeles : Find local fireworks displays and Independence Day events... Fourth of July Events in Los Angeles : 1. Disneyland 700 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA On July 4, Tinker Bell sprinkles the night sky with pixie dust in the Magic Kingdom 's fireworks spectacular. 2. Rose Bowl 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA Fourth of July festivities begin early in the day and end with a fantastic fireworks finale. 3. Palisades Americanism Parade Jul 4, 2007 Pacific Palisades The festivities begin at 2pm with a parade in the afternoon and fireworks into ... Read Full Story

Almost everyone I ran into yesterday wished me a “safe” Fourth of July . I realize this is just one of those inane things, like “have a nice day,” that we are programmed to utter. Just the same, I was a bit annoyed. I suppose, to the extent they mean anything, these well-meaning people are admonishing me not to drive blotto, blow my fingers off with a cherry bomb, participate in unsafe sex—or otherwise engage in risky patriotic behavior . But the thing is--- the Fourth of July has nothing to do with safety or avoiding risky behavior . The holiday commemorates a day ... Read Full Story

We are both Canadian, as those who are close to us and those who update our driver's licenses every 10 years know (these two groups are, for now, mutually exclusive... but we're working on buttering up a few of the people who give the eyesight test). However, we have enjoyed numerous benders throughout the United States, most memorably in New York (Doc Holiday's, we will be back), California, and a fair number of ports of call in between. The vast majority of the stories in our book, "The Man Who Scared a Shark to Death and Other True Tales of Drunken Debauchery" took place ... Read Full Story

(From Wordpress Version - Original Posted July 5, 2008 ) Relentless: Showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace (From the Merriam Webster Online Dictionary) All day long, I’ve moped around my house, tired and hurting from whatever flu like symptons I have. I’ve organized a few cards, watched some kid shows, and reluctantly ate some pizza. All day I’ve told myself that I’m glad this happened on my days off and not when I’m supposed to work. In the 4 ½ years since I accepted my position with McAlister’s I’ve never missed a day due to sickness. I’ve worked with ... Read Full Story