Different, but Same

As I was getting ready for our 4th of July get-together on Thursday, I couldn't help remembering how I celebrated the 4th last year.  And although, there were some very extreme differences, it made me laugh at how similar our celebrations are, even worldwide.

Men getting cooking gear ready to go outside ...

This Year.

Last Year.

Women in the kitchen.

This Year.

Last Year.

Lovely patriotic decorations ...

This year.

Last year.

This girl.

This year.

Last year.

Lots of good food.

This year.

Last year.

Lounging around and good conversation.

This year.

Last year.

And what's any decent get-together without some good ole tom-foolery and 'rasslin.

This year.

Last year.

Wait.  We mustn't forget the dancin'.  

Last year.

Darn.  We didn't have dancin' this year.  I knew something was missing.