FOURTH OF JULY FOLLIES: 240 years of stories to warm the heart

America’s birthday! Fireworks galore. The United States.. 240 more. On holidays like today, traditions reign supreme. Cookouts are the thing. Americana, right? Though yesterday I read an interesting LA TIMES editorial piece describing how, according to the author, barbecues have been ruined by vegetarians and lactose, or wheat intolerant guests. Everything is touchy, now. Including … Read moreFOURTH OF JULY FOLLIES: 240 years of stories to warm the heart