[Betsy Ross flag, Belmont MA; July 3, 2009]
The "Betsy Ross" flag, showing 13 stars for the original 13 colonies, is popular in these parts. In popular legend, Betsy Ross made the flag at her upholstery business in Philadelphia during the American Revolution, but it's unproven whether she made this particular design.
Massachusetts was, of course, one of these 13 colonies and a center of revolutionary activity. Since 1973, every year on July 4th the Boston Pops Orchestra celebrates with a concert and fireworks at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. D lives very nearby so, if the weather holds tonight, we'll go to the increasingly popular rehearsal concert. And he's throwing his annual cookout on the deck tomorrow evening, with a short trek over to watch the fireworks after dark. Should be fun.
Happy 4th of July weekend to all those celebrating or at least enjoying a long weekend. Hoping for sun and drier weather here in New England!
You, too, Lelsee. Have a very happy 4th on the "halfshell."
Posted by: joannamary | Friday, July 03, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Sounds like you have a fun weekend in store. I haven't been to the Esplanade festivities since I lived in Beacon Hill & could walk there & back. These days, TV is as close as we get to "being there"...although we always hear the military jets zoom over Newton before they arrive for their fly-over cameo in Boston.
Posted by: Lorianne | Friday, July 03, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Happy July 4th, Leslee - hope the summer sun will be lighting up all the fun!
Posted by: marja-leena | Friday, July 03, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Thanks, all. It should be fun. Let's hope the only booms are from the cannons during the 1812 Overture, not from thunder.
Posted by: Leslee | Friday, July 03, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Happy 4th July, Leslee. I get the feeling that life is good and I hope the weekend is fun and relaxing.
Posted by: mm | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 04:54 AM
sending wishes for clear skies and a fun day and night!
Posted by: sky | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 08:30 AM