Hope you all had good weekends and had at least a moment or two to reflect on the meaning of the holiday. 

Also, as flags were hoisted, I wonder how many considered the odd little path that got us the 50-star flag? 
If you’re curious about this charming little slice of Americana, I thought I’d share this piece I wrote about it. 
Teenagers… what can’t they do?
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