Holiday!

Tomorrow is a holiday here; Independence day. So I get a 3-day weekend...yeah! Apparently today is Independence day in Pakistan so you aren't supposed to do any early celebrating in India so that it isn't seen as celebrating for Pakistan.
I feel bad that I honestly have no clue why the two countries are at odds; but I'm going to read a book that is all about it so I will be more aware of where I live.
A funny thing about being American is that because we are the most powerful country in the world right now the whole world knows about America and the big news back in the US gets broadcast around the world. China and Russia get pretty good coverage too.
For sure when I was in Canada I noticed it. I mean can anyone reading this who is not Canadian tell me who the Canadian Prime Minister is? For that matter the PM of England (hint: it isn't Tony Blair anymore).
Anyway, maybe I'm being too deep, maybe not, it is just something to think about.
I am happy to report that the coverage of the presidential election is surprisingly well balanced over here. Not decidedly for or against either candidate. Rather refreshing actually.
Total aside: did you know that there is doubles badminton? The courts are really small, it seems oddly easy to me and strange that it would be in the Olympics.
Aside #2: it is pouring. This means that I will be stuck inside 'til the rain ends and I'm hungry. Rain here really is a sight to see. It comes fast and with a vengeance.