So as a permanent resident of the U.S.A. but as yet, still a British citizen, I look forward to the Independence Day holiday weekend with a great deal of interest.  Now, throughout history, every country can probably point to periods when we haven’t really been too proud of our hierarchy and the UK in the 18th century was no exception.  I’ve been in the States for nearly nine years and without fail every year someone, somewhere has reminded me that, “Yeah, this is the day we kicked the Brits out!!!!”

Freedom and our health are probably the two greatest possessions ITHOE.  Because of this I will be celebrating the 4th of July weekend too.
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