The approach of another election season brings with it loud voices talking about what’s wrong with America. Our country isn’t perfect. It’s an experiment. It’s a dream. It’s everything, everywhere, all at once. And every day we have a chance to make it more perfect, which is just what the guys who wrote the Constitution intended.
Happy Independence Day!
One 4th of July tradition the Geek looks forward to each year is the epic Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest from Coney Island, NY. Did you know that San José native and local hero Joey Chestnut has consumed 1,152 hot dogs totalling 252 pounds — bun included — over his career in this one event.
Want more numbers? We found a blog that breaks down this feast of fat.
Fire up the grill, crank up the homemade ice cream, and get out some lawn chairs to watch a big fireworks show with the whole family. It’s time to celebrate our Independence Day! What’s your favorite tradition for our national birthday party?
After three years stuck inside hiding from the pandemic, I can’t wait to get out and cheer for a big patriotic parade, with floats and classic cars and VIPs you’ve never heard of waving to a bunch of people they’ve never met. We recommend the Rose, White & Blue Parade along the Alameda in San José!
By now, if you’ve been reading these emails, you should know where to find me on the 4th: watching a pile of mouth-watering meat as it slowly sizzles and pops on my barbecue. You can keep the parades and the fireworks. They’re fun to watch, but I’d rather be eating! Who’s coming to dinner?
How’s that song go? “You don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone?” Well, the song is about a park, but the same could be said for our sense of connection with the people closest to us. And we’re not talking about the family we get. We’re talking about the family we choose.
This Fourth of July, spend some quality time with your neighbors. You never know when you might need their help!
Grab a flag and fire up the barbecue — it’s time to celebrate our Independence Day! What are some of your favorite traditions?
