My 4th of July tradition is little different. As has been my tradition for as long as I can remember, I watch Jaws every 4th. It's sitting on the desk in front of me as I type this, got it out a few days ago in preparation. Around noon, I'll draw the curtains in the viewing room, settle in with a cold drink, and go back to the theater setting of my youth - and one of my top ten movies.....
"You yell Barracuda - everybody says Huh?... What?
You yell Shark - and we've got a panic on our hands on the 4th of July."
Later this evening I'll raise a glass and toast our independence and all of the people who made it possible.
Happy 4th.
"Mr Mayor.....chief...........ladies and gentlemen"
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