I simply can not do a patriotic/political holiday this year. I'd be glad to spend it by myself, walking over to the park to see the fireworks and munching on some kimchi and BBQ'd Korean pork. Somehow, I don't think that's going to happen.
Sigh...another year when I can not bear to celebrate the country I live in. I was thinking about celebrating another country, maybe Sweden, since my grandson Charlie has a Swedish flag I could borrow. But that Independence Day was back in June, and Germany's is not until October. I think I will celebrate Scottish Independence Day on July 1. Yes, I know that Scotland is not truly independent (yet) but it did gain a Parliament of its own on July 1, 1999.
Denver is having some concerts and events at drive-in movie theaters for the holidays. The old abandoned drive-ins are being revived. If there are fireworks, I can see them from my deck.
I have the choice of Hello Fresh meals Shawarma-spiced Chicken with Persian Salad or Szechuan Pork and Green Bean Stir-fry. I can't decide...which one shall I cook?