Hometown U.S.A.

It was the Fourth of July and we were home. I’ve been home in many houses, towns and also countries. I’ve also been home in other people’s houses, but this time home felt different for me.

It’s our first year in Leesburg, Florida. We’re still newbies. Feels like a long way from Miami or New York much less Paris. What seems like a small town takes takes in a very large area, full of, farms, groves, ranches, some industry, John Deer tractors, a variety of people, blue collars, cowboys boots, and yes artists as well. Settling here has been like breaking in a new pair of shoes, a little stiff at first but the longer you wear them, the more comfortable they feel.

We decided to watch the fireworks being sponsored by a local car dealer here, taking place from the town’s baseball field. Arriving early and we were surprised to find that a game was being played. We sat in the stands right behind home plate and cheered the Leesburg team on. I downed a Coke while Leesburg won and afterwards we took our chairs and sat in the infield to watch the fireworks.

I’ve traveled a lot here and abroad with many great adventures but on that evening it dawned on me. I had an American experience… Baseball, a Coke, and fireworks on the Fourth….

I was home and this was my town…hometown USA.

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