Letter from the Editor: The Fourth of July marathon that we all love

Last Thursday, I started my Fourth of July marathon. The day began at the day care parade. There were plenty of cute faces and just as many crying faces. Some kids proudly waved to the crowd while others looked like they had just been informed they were being shipped off to a distant country. As a parent, I can appreciate both reactions. Joking aside, the parade was adorable and I recognize how mu…