I'd like to wish all my US blog pals a Happy Semiquincentennial. That's quite an achievement with your experiment at a democracy to ensure its people enjoy Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. 🎉🎆

@Miraz Thanks! I sure hope the experiment manages to endure a while longer, feeling rather shaky at the moment. :)

@Miraz Thanks. The arteries are sclerotic and the prostate cancer is becoming more aggressive (what can you expect after 250 years?), but we’re still here!