Advice from a small town girl

It’s Independence Day. Or the 4th of July, as we usually call it.

But (as of this morning) I’ve decided to go back to calling it Independence Day.

I have great plans for this day (also as of this morning.)

I know I’ve talked before about my habit of measuring myself and my progress (or lack thereof) on particular days, such as New Year’s Day and my birthday.

Well, Independence Day is going to join the ranks of those milestone days.

It’s just not ever, EVER going to become like those others. It’s never, EVER going to be a day when I find myself wanting.

Because each Independence Day, from now u...