The All-American Dog and All-American Nano Flag

It's hot outside just like a July 4th in the south should be. I have been to Sam's
to buy fruit for our family cookout starting around 5:00. Just taking the groceries out
to the car and then into the house worked up quite a sweat!

So, while I'm awaiting the start of something not-so-American, the first semi-final game
of the World Cup between Italy and Germany, I thought I would surf around the web and
see what some others are up to on this historical day in our country.

Since most everyone knows, that has lived in this country very long, the hotdog (or its cousin the bratwurst - though there may be some that flinch from that comparison) is pretty much the American standard food of baseball games, summer cookouts, or the companion to Kraft macaroni and cheese for a quick evening meal (though me, the health nut, has not served that kind of meal in many years). In Coney Island, where some people say that hotdogs were "born" - there's a contest today to see who can eat the most hotdogs in 12 minutes. For five years straight, believe it or not, a Japanese fellow has held the record! Anyway, this year there is a young American man who is determined to dethrone the Japanese and rightfully take back what should be American dominated. See the whole story here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,201928,00.html

A Nano American Flag? Some Texas graduate students have made a flag that is 10-times smaller than a strand of human hair. Why? I don't know. Intriguing though.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,202023,00.html

If you are feeling nostalgic about today and Independence Day and all that, check this website out. There are quizzes, facts, and trivia all about July 4th. If you're feeling lazy like me today, it would be a good pasttime. http://theholidayspot.com/july4/quiz.htm

If you're feeling extremely patriotic, find a parade, watch the fireworks, enjoy a swim, spend time with friends and family. Whatever you do, don't forget to "remember" what it's all about today. This is our country.........be proud and be brave!