I count myself to be one of the fortunate to live in Canada, a country of freedom. Yesterday, we celebrated 150 years since Confederation on July 1, 1867. I don't know of any better place to live.

To our friends south of the 49th - have a good 4th, as you celebrate 241 years since the Declaration of Independence. As a Canadian, I can't think of any better time to be in the US, than on a July 4th weekend. I especially have fond memories of Constitution Square in Philadelphia, and especially, the Liberty Bell - Proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all of the inhabitants thereof....

Both countries are models of democracy. Though, I fear an erosion of those freedoms in today's troubled world, we should still rejoice on what we have. My .02 for today.