I hope you’re enjoying the day, whether you’re at a parade, having a cook out or just laying on the couch watching television. Always remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.

A ticker will be running across the bottom of the screen all day on Valentine’s Day on the Sprout Channel. The channel has extended an invitation to parents and family members to submit messages to their children online. To submit yours just go to Sprout Online and click “send a message”.

I hope all of you have a safe and Happy New Year!

The Fourth of July is Independence Day here in the US. It’s the anniversary of the day that the United States declared her independence from England. The US declared her independence with the Declaration of Independence. Continental Congress passed the final text of the document on July 4,1776.