The GeekHiker

This flag, given to everyone in the neighborhood every year by a local real estate agent, sits out in front of my place. It’s a nice touch, all the streets lined with flags.

For myself, this 4th of July will involve mostly relaxing, reading, maybe some writing, perhaps a little cleaning. Even though I’m unable to spend my holiday with the family, I still continue the traditions we’ve always done: I’ll be BBQ’ing a hamburger, maybe an ear of corn on the grill too, plus chips and what not. Unfortunately, the grocery store was out of potato salad, which makes the meal a bit incomplete.

Dessert, again a tradition, will the a root beer float. Tasty on a warm summer day, and best enjoyed while watching the local fireworks, which are pretty close to where I live.

For entertainment, I’ve rented John Adams, and am feeling thoroughly patriotic as a result. History has always interested me, and here it is well told. Bolstered by another good performance by Paul Giamatti, of whom I am a great admirer.

Although, I have to admit there is a bit of irony to the film: large parts of it were shot in… Hungary.

Anyway, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, I hope that you all have a happy, safe, and thoroughly enjoyable 4th of July!

🙂