Today is the 4th of July. American Independence. I watched a sad video where people could tell what they do on the day but not what the day represents. I was going to make a comment, but then I saw two posts in the few on the screen that bashed teachers for this lack of knowledge. I don't know about you, but I did not need to go to school to know what we celebrate on July 4! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJmNnEPZHW8&feature=share&list=PLAFEA994F0FAF5CD4&index=13 The day was not much different for me (since it is one of my summer days!). It was a beautiful day, so I read on the back deck for a while finishing Adrenaline . Then I: Cut out letters for banners in the library. Worked on the student page of the library website. Got a few station activities started. Cleaned out my desk and the office closet. (Which means a boatload of stuff for recycling and the shredder.) Started looking over the assignment for the 5th grade math book. Cooked out on the same dec...