by April Fulton

Child salutes American flag

Salute! respres'/flickr

As we ease on into this long Fourth of July holiday weekend, some of us have these deep thoughts to share:

-- Will Sen. Chris Dodd's technical difficulties on a press conference call today portend a summer of health care debate plagued by bad elevator music and coughing fits?

-- Why do certain southern states continue to eat their weight in potato chips every year?

-- And, is it better to risk your stomach or your liver for pain relief?

The rest of us are looking forward to firing up the grill, waving some flags and watching the fireworks from a safe distance.

See ya back here on Tuesday.

categories: A Little Lighter

3:09 - July 2, 2009