When In Rome

6 Jul

One thing I like about living in Mexico is that I get to ignore most US holidays. I am not an expat that tries to recreate my origin country in Mexico. No backyard barbecue dressed in the american flag for us.

My MIL loves Christmas for the presents of course, so I don’t get to skate past that one. We do manage to keep the decorations and gift giving to a minimum.

Such was not the case at the Fourth of July bash that we attended with our kids in Northern California. The rocking event put on by their friends is in its twenty-third year. The party spills out from the garage, to the driveway and into the street. Food was catered, a disc jockey blasted and kids had much to entertain them.

My grandson was turning blue before his mom could drag him out of the dunk tank.
USers are so subtle.
One cranky child missing.

All in all a good time was had. The Tortas however were in bed before the fireworks 🎆 went off. Thank God for Uber.

DOS TORTAS

7 Responses to “When In Rome”

  1. Karen Hodgens's avatar
    Karen Hodgens July 6, 2025 at 11:30 am #

    Nice to be a guest, I suppose. Glad you had a good time. I couldn’t find anything to celebrate.

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 July 6, 2025 at 3:17 pm #

      I understand, we just went along for the tide. I’m finding most people are unhappy with the politics but too caught up in their own lives to pay much attention or do anything.

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      • Karen Hodgens's avatar
        Karen Hodgens July 7, 2025 at 9:58 am #

        I cannot not pay attention. I don’t know how people cannot see the danger–it’s right on us. I’d rather do down fighting than ignoring.

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  2. LJones's avatar
    LJones July 6, 2025 at 11:56 am #

    Wow!!! You are such great sports!:) safe travels – much love

    Lorrie Jones
    Simple Serenity
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  3. Jack Scott's avatar
    Jack Scott July 7, 2025 at 2:40 am #

    Any excuse for a party! 😉

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 July 8, 2025 at 2:38 pm #

      You’d have a rw&b costume too I imagine. 😝

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