July 4th

Today is the 24th July 4th of my life and the first one that I will be spending away from the states. I just want to say from abroad that I am proud to be American, and that has never waivered... despite all the misgivings that we may have with other people of the world.

I can also say now more than ever from my experience here that we are all lucky to be born American, citizens of a great nation. Even the poorest people within our borders are still very rich and fortunate to make a home there, where the traditions of freedom and democracy run deep and are strong. Myself and my friends then, as sons and daughters of fortune, are even more lucky than the poor.

Have fun today, be safe, eat a hot dog and toast a cold one to me.... and dont do anything I wouldnt do (hehehe)

xoxo
Ben