Growing up, the Fourth of July was always a big deal in my little community—friends, fried chicken, and fireworks filled the day. Like most important events at that time, it was always celebrated at church. When I was twelve, America’s bicentennial celebration drew near, and plans kicked into high gear well in advance to ensure […]
Growing up, the Fourth of July was always a big deal in my little community—friends, fried chicken, and fireworks filled the day. Like most important events at that time, it was always celebrated at church. When I was twelve, America’s bicentennial celebration drew near, and plans kicked into high gear well in advance to ensure […]