As America celebrates 250 years, I have found myself reflecting on more than just our nation’s history. I’ve been reflecting on my own. Today has been quiet. It’s just me, the sounds of Annie the pug snorting away without a care in the world, and the occasional groans from my old beagle, Buster, as he settles into another nap. It’s peaceful, but it’s also given me a lot of time to think. Holidays have a funny way of bringing back memories. When I was in my twenties, the Fourt