Howdy neighbor!
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of driving through Denmark on the evening of July 5, where I chanced to catch a portion of their always excellent festival and Independence Day fireworks. It made for a fine display of patriotism, for so small a village to do so much for the occasion.
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