Being from Detroit, the week containing Dominion Day and July 4th was cause for celebration. In 1972, I was old enough to appreciate July 1 on a Friday and the 4th on Monday - and young enough to take full advantage of it. The fireworks shows from Belle Isle were something to experience.

Seems now most all of that is forced and over-celebrated ... and even less so now that Canada is no longer our friendly neighbor.

Canada ceased being "Canada" when they changed their flag and went metric. I recall buying gas in Imperial gallons: 5 quarts to the gallon. Remember - the industrial Revolution which formed the basis of today's technology was measured in imperial units, not French Revolution units.

Sorry, Canada - it was so good to know you.

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