Fifth of July!

Today is for recovering from all the fun of yesterday, and for eating leftover potato salad.  There was strong competition in the parade this year:  a spinning medusa head from the Ocracoke Coffe Co. crowd, a womanless wedding (Philip will explain it better on his blog!), and a busted Cedar Island ferry, complete with seagulls and a homeland security official with his clipboard.  Blue Heron's was the loveliest, a restful retreat with relaxed people grilling and chilling out.  

My favorite?  The 25th family reunion, parading together with signs announcing their connection to the island:  "I grew up here;"  "I came all the way from Korea;"  "My cousin didn't accept my friend request on facebook;" and next to that, said cousin toting this sign, "Who is she?"   Near the end of this large and happy group, a toddler riding in a wagon with his sign:  "I was conceived here." 

Then a marvelous cook out and mojitos, followed by another amazing spread at a different home, and finally, music at the Community Square.  Feels like summer.