stakin' a claim on the world we found

Happy Independence Day! If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, then I want to know why you hate America, freedom, and rock and roll. (Honestly. The Dead at a baseball game? Where's the apple pie?)

Here in Washington we're spending the day trying to dodge the tourists (oh. my. goodness. they. are. EVERYWHERE.), avoid thunderstorms (so far, so good), and getting ready for the evening's festivities, which involve the roof of the Willard. More on that tomorrow - y'all enjoy the holiday!