Happy 4th of July from the Shattered Lens!

I love Independence Day.  I love spending time with my family.  I love watching the fireworks.  I even love listening to the same patriotic songs year after year.  This year, the holiday is even more special because it is America’s 250th birthday!

I know that it’s fashionable to get down on America.  I don’t care.  Even when times are tough, there is no greater country than America.  There is no greater idea than America.  I consider myself blessed every day to be a citizen of this country.  And that’s why I’ll  be celebrating all day today.

Happy birthday, America!  And here’s to the next 250 years!