It’s Independence Day, and thanks to Lynn at Oregon Media Insiders for providing the appropriate Blogtown image:BLOGTOWN: OUT.

I’ll just leave you one story today, given that last year I had to endure no less than 20 jibes about “being British on July 4.” Yes, it’s hard to be British on July 4. I’m going to spend the day trying to forgive your people for your stupidity and impoliteness in declaring “independence.” And also, I’m going to be sure to get my dad to send me 10 quid, because the pound hit a record 2.01dollars exchange today. That’s a 26 year peak! Forgive me. It just makes being British a little easier to take, that’s all. Happy July 4, everyone!