Sometimes things, even stuffy old ceremonies, need to change and whether or not we think they change for the better doesn't matter because this wasn't our moment to celebrateto begin with.
It's that divine moment when you just know a former lover or drunk uncle is going to say something that will turn a wonderfully elegant affair into a Jerry Springer like brawl.
As we approach our the celebration of our nation's independence let us reflect upon the freedoms that make us who we are. Sure we have the freedom to pursue happiness, liberty and the quality of life we desire. That also means we have to put up with other people who are pursuing their own happiness and sometimes their happiness is just a little on the strange side. Thank goodness we have people li