As proof that I haven’t forgotten the ways of my native land, I would like to wish all my fellow Americans a very happy Fifth of July. I know that today, all across the US, Americans will be playing football, eating apple crisp, and flying the Star-Spangled Union Jack. God save the President!

(Actually, Lauren and I spent the Fourth of July in the traditional way–by hanging out in a London pub while the Germany/Italy World Cup match played in the background.)