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Fourth of July

The last couple of years the Fourth of July as been kind of an afterthought for me. Two years ago I travelled to Georgia to be in a friend's wedding. We were so busy getting our dresses altered, planning the bridal shower and well, getting the bride to the church on time, that I completely forgot there'd been a holiday.

Then last year it was my turn. We got married on July 15. But the time the Fourth rolled around I was neck-high in wedding plans of my own. I barely paused to enjoy the Fourth.

This year, too I keep forgetting that the Fourth of July is around the corner. Normally I'd be looking forward to a day off from work to relax with friends, but I've been so wrapped up with my almost-here vacation that it's once again gone unnoticed.

My husband and I are finally going to visit my family in my homestate, Alaska. It's been three years since I was there and he's never been. I don't know what I'm more excited about, seeing my family or showing him the place I grew up in.

For the first time in three years I'll be celebrating the Fourth with my family. I'm sure there will be grilling, fireworks and yard games. It is the fourth after all. And, judging from the answers people gave to this week's On The Street Question, these sorts of traditions are universal.

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