"My God!  How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!"  ~Thomas Jefferson

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 

July 2010       

        HAPPY 4th of JULY

Dear Life Bites Readers,

This month we have some great summer travel ideas, as well as a few delicious 4th of July ideas including destinations, recipes and family fun recommendations. Hotel feature for July is tea at The Ritz London.

Book Bites has some fine selections to enjoy by the pool over the 4th. Sips features the latest in tea, water, wine and all warm weather libations, as well as festivals honoring the grape.

Summer is here and grilling is on everyone's plate. We have some scrumptious picnic/patio ideas and beautiful serving selection ideas from Sur la Tabla. Swimming or lounging at the beach will be a favorite pastime around the world. Sense of Style is packed with artistic endeavors for summer enjoyment, and Tinseltown Tidbits includes the Tony winners and Santa Barbara International Film Festival July event. 

July is the birthday month of my beautiful daughter Mary, and my life has been blessed with so many "Cancer" born friends and relatives. July 4th is a special American holiday for families, and July 14th is the celebration of Bastille Day. Please enjoy the recipe below from the National Watermelon Promotional Board. See their website for delicious and creative summer recipes.

I hope you all will join me in remembering our soldiers fighting in foriegn lands, and pray for their safe return to their families. God bless them, and God bless America in these stressful times; may the flag of freedom fly now and forever!

Cordially,