I was surprised!

Yesterday was the birthday of a good friend. I popped online to wish him greetings, as we both live far from each other, and discovered he has been reading my blog! I was so surprised! People I know are actually reading these rants. It made me happy.

Blog reading has become one of my favorite activities. I love clicking that little button in the top right hand corner, that reads "next blog". You never know where it will take you or whose life you will get a glimpse of. In spite of the fact that sitting alone with a computer cuts you off from the world, in many ways it brings the world closer. I like seeing the world through other people's eyes. It gives me a perspective of life outside of my little white house.

Tomorrow is Independence Day. Although I love the movie, the day sometimes seems anti-climactic. Oh yeah, we'll do the BBQ thing and light some fireworks, but I have become so disillusioned by the actions of the current administration, that it is hard to find the joy of being an American. Yes we are "blessed" in this country, but at what expense?