Friday Five, a bit late

To jump-start my writing here....

1. What is one of your favorite things about your country?

We still have freedom of the press and the First Amendment. Who knows how long that's going to last?

2. What is your favorite thing to do on your country's national holiday?

Eat food, watch fireworks.

3. What do you usually do for your country's national holiday?

See answer to question 2.

4. What is your favorite national/regional ethnic dish?

Oh, gee, there are so many. Regions of the U.S., as opposed to my ancestors' homelands? I love Boston baked beans, Tex-Mex, burgers, McIntosh apples, real maple syrup....

5. Who is your favorite national hero and why?

It's a tie between Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton. Brilliant writers, no slaves...