The fire is lit for our first July 4 here in St. Louis…

We’re enjoying the LAN bar this evening. I have it half way ready to throw down. My dogs playing poker Schlitz sign is hung – it’s first appearance since college. The fridge is stocked with plenty of beer…

Here it is, the 4th of July. This is our favorite holiday. It always has been ever since I was a kid. This was where a boy could truly be a boy. It’s a man’s holiday; BBQ, brew, fireworks, loud brass instruments…