Is there anything that makes you love America more than good friends, sand in your hair, salt on your sunburned skin, and a good fireworks show on July 4th?
One of the greatest things about the Fourth is that it is one of the few holidays in which you are allowed, no EXPECTED,
to spend it with your friends. Yes, families have cookouts, but you don’t have to see all of your crazy aunts and uncles or slave for hours over a hot stove. Grab a Bojangles tailgate special or grill up some hotdogs and invite ALL of your friends over. The more the merrier. Friends from all walks of life get together and simply enjoy being in this great country calling ourselves “Americans.” Because that is what we all are, Americans, no matter your race, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and we all get to experience the epitome of summer on this one day in July.
to spend it with your friends. Yes, families have cookouts, but you don’t have to see all of your crazy aunts and uncles or slave for hours over a hot stove. Grab a Bojangles tailgate special or grill up some hotdogs and invite ALL of your friends over. The more the merrier. Friends from all walks of life get together and simply enjoy being in this great country calling ourselves “Americans.” Because that is what we all are, Americans, no matter your race, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and we all get to experience the epitome of summer on this one day in July.
My Fourth was spent with my work family in Wilmington, North Carolina. It’s a small town down on the coast. Wilmington and its adjacent beach, Wrightsville, are not super touristy. There is maybe one high rise hotel on the island and very few commercial beach shops. We spent our fair share of time lounging by the pool, hanging out at the beach, dancing downtown, and, as all good Americans do, drinking beer. I might have also spent a solid twenty minutes laying on my back and staring at a star in my friend's front yard. Needless to say, that was a good night.
If you’re ever in Wilmington you MUST got to Kilwin’s Chocolate & Ice Cream. I religiously go there whenever I’m in town. I suggest the Toasted Coconut Ice Cream (Cappuccino Chocolate Chip and Georgia Peach are also delicious). It only has a hint of coconut in it if you’re not a big coconut person. If summer had a taste it would be a double scoop of this ice cream in a homemade waffle cone. With ice cream in tow it is almost obligatory to sit or walk by the riverfront. On Saturdays there is a farmer’s market by the river with beautiful fruits and handmade jewelry and earthenware.
I couldn’t be more blessed to have spent several days with my Spirit Xpress family and see some college friends too. Summer time is here and the living is easy.
How did you spend your Fourth?
I couldn’t be more blessed to have spent several days with my Spirit Xpress family and see some college friends too. Summer time is here and the living is easy.
How did you spend your Fourth?
RSS Feed
