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(Technically Virginia, but we’re close enough to see nation’s capital from here!)

We’ve been watching the PBS series John Adams the last week or so, and its fascinating. I highly recommend it! Scaffolding thanks to last year’s earthquake. Estimated completion: Spring 2014. Abe Lincoln at a Washington Nationals baseball game Big D at George Washington’s Mount Vernon (we attended a promotion ceremony there early Monday morning.) As soon as our friends arrive we’ll celebrate the holiday with hotdogs, pasta salad, beers and this dessert – just as our founding fathers intended, I’m sure. From our house to yours: Happy 4th of July!




