Brent SimmonsSo few fireworks in my neighborhood in Seattle yesterday. Went for a walk and noticed very few parties.
It felt more like a day of mourning than anything — the USA would have been 249 years old yesterday, had it lived.
John Gruber@brentsimmons Keep the faith.
Luke Dorny 
@gruber @brentsimmons trying to think of a witty yet thoughtful reply.
Brad Ellis@gruber @brentsimmons I’m envious that you still have it!