We're still under-the-weather but we hope to see the fireworks on Monday. A few links from around the blogosphere:This traditional midsummer Swedish cream cake would be a great Fourth of July cake, as well. Just add some blueberries.
Throw a sprinkler party. Decorate your bicycle, even if you're not in the parade!
Five unusual ways to stay cool in hot weather (we need these now!)
Another bicycling in skirts ride in NYC!
If you're in the DC-area, you must attend the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Even if you're not here, check out the website. There's a festival radio player. We just made an R&B playlist for our holiday weekend (& summer). Giulia is grooving to Sam & Dave as her editor types.
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(photograph by Benoit Paillé)