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It's July 4th!

Happy birthday to the United States of America! You look pretty good for 240. Two and a half centuries ago, a group of imperfect men created a dream for a more perfect union. While that dream may not have been fully reached yet, you remain a beautiful work in progress. So from this imperfect gal, I have to say I am proud to be an American.

Happy Independence Day!

I wish everyone a happy 4th of July. Be safe. Have fun. And light a sparkler for me. What am I saying? My stars are so bright, you already light up the sky. As Katy Perry would say, "Baby, you're a firework."