To all my U.S. friends, Happy Fourth of July. Or, Happy Independence Day.

To all others, Happy Monday, 04 July 2011. Happy Birthday to a friend in England, another "Rebecca," daughter of a close friend who also lives there.

I've just seen fighter jets fly overhead and am trying to learn why they are in our skies. It seems too early for them today (12:57 p.m.), I would have expected to see them for the Boston Pops fireworks display maybe, much later, at night, but why now? What for? The last time I actually saw fighter jets flying overhead was on 9/11 and that day was not one I wish to relive.

I suppose all will be revealed eventually, but so far I just don't know.

Cheers,

Bex & Co.