Happy 4th of July!

The 4th of July means many things to different people.  Some of us think of it as a free day off work (yippee!).  Some of recognize it as a time to set off/watch fireworks.  Boating.  Picnic time.  And so forth.  What is it really?   Well, I'm sure we all know it's Independence Day!  Did you know back in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed, there were 2.5 million people living here in the land of the free??  Seems like a lot actually.  Guess how many today? 304 million - talk about inflation! Did you know that there are 9 places in the United States that have taken on the name Freedom?  The largest is Freedom, Calif., population 6,000.  There is also Freedom, WI about 15 minutes from where we live.  Population 5,241 (2000) - watch out Calif!  I drive past the Freedom exit off the highway often, and I never even thought about what Freedom means!  Want some more trivia about the 4th? Check out this US GOV site.   It should be a credible source :) Today I leave you with a picture of fireworks over Mount Rushmore.  Looks pretty cool! (I haven't been there, found it on the internet...maybe It'll be added to places to visit in my lifetime.)   -L