We'll put a boot in your ass - it's the American way!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Today's the day: Fire, exploding fire, a lot of alcohol, sassy country music, and a whole lot of other things that are fun but aren't good for you.

I didn't get very much sleep - less than five hours' worth - but I got up to watch Jamie start the 41st(?) annual 1/3rd Marathon and to hug her and wish her good luck. Which I did, and then I said, "Just go kick the other kid's butt!" Her response? "But I don't wanna kick the other kid's butt!"

Props if you know what movie that's from.

Anyway, the parade starts at 11, and RMBL is prepared to dress up in costumes of "veratrum" (false skunk cabbage) to parade down the street chanting and playing random instruments. No, I'm not bringing my mother's guitar. My voice is good enough, I figure. There will be pictures of me dressed in leaves. Not just leaves. I promise. Though some people do do that. Sonja and I had to find a ride, so she asked Kevin and I asked Zac and we both found one. I felt bad when I knocked on Zac's door!! He was in bed!! But he said it was alright because he was awake and just didn't want to get up yet. I still felt bad haha.

And of course, after the parade, I am wearing red, white, and blue. :]

Current music: "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue" - Toby Keith

This entry dedicated to Grandpa Jackson since I am thinking about him today. <3 We miss you!!