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Happy 4th of July!

Chances are that you’re out grilling right now rather than in front of your computer. Good for you! However, some of you have the misfortune of being stuck in an office – in fact, today I’m one of them. This is the first Independence Day when I’ve had to miss parties because of work, and I’ll admit to being a little sad about that (and no, in case you’re wondering, it’s not because of PRK!).

Still, when I do get out, I plan on celebrating with a little patriotic drinking. Not too much, of course – it’s a Monday, after all, and I have to be up bright and early tomorrow – but just enough to celebrate while watching the fireworks on TV (since I won’t be able to drink nearly enough alcohol to brave the Esplanade). To that end, I plan on raising a small glass of American wine – perhaps one of the recommendations from Wine Dine With Us – and toasting the wonderful country I get to live in.