1. I am an American.
2. My cream Converse All-Stars, though I have to wear orthotic inserts now to support my aging arches.  They strike me as patriotic shoes:  a blue star with red trim.
3. Sean, who took me to the Yankee game today.
4. I’ve been eating vegetarian for the past couple of months, but had hot dogs at the Stadium in honor of the day.  I’m grateful to the cows that gave their lives for those hot dogs and I hope they didn’t live in pain or fear. 
5. The fireworks outside my window over the East River.  

Many thanks,

Me