A summery selection of old Laurence Fellows illustrations to put you in the mood for dressing a cut or two above the usual sad average as you fire up the grill on this Independence Day here in the United States. And while it's doubtful that most will don a summer weight suit or odd jacket and pants combo, remember that clothing does convey a lot about the person wearing it, whether we like it or not, and so maybe a collared short-sleeved shirt, non-frayed shorts, and fairly clean athletic shoes (at the very least) might be in order regardless of whatever form your celebration takes.
As for yours truly, we're staying home this weekend. I'll make a batch of my mother's mustard potato salad plus a chilled dessert, and grill bratwursts late in the day for dinner. The Young Master and I will set off a few small firecrackers at dusk. And all while clad in my very typical madras shirt, khaki shorts, and well-worn leather docksiders. July 4th is pretty low key around Totleigh-in-the-Wold most years.
Oh, yeah. One more thing. Wear a damn surgical mask if you're actually joining others outside the home, or having guests to yours. It's just good ol' common sense. Happy 4th of July everyone.
-- Heinz-Ulrich
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-- Heinz-Ulrich