If you're anything like me, and I suspect that most readers are, you're now at the beginning of a nice, long weekend. Hopefully everyone will have a chance to enjoy the many celebrations planned by the city, perhaps knock back with a frosty adult beverage and a hot dog or two.

Don't forget, firework tomorrow at dusk in Congress Park. I hope to see you there.

Thanks to this wonderful holiday, I will be off on Sunday, so don't look for a blog until Monday evening. Have a great weekend!