The barge is already moored in the middle of the lake, steadied by two police boats. The giant green inflatable replica of the Statue of Liberty (25-foot head only) is up, and yesterday the Huey flew around the lake, practicing for its star role - carrying the flag before tomorrow night's fireworks celebration begins.
July 4 is a very big event in this neighborhood, because of its proximity to a really splendid fireworks display. If you live here and have an extra parking place, you are instantly in demand.
Just now the rumbling is from a thunderstorm, which has been happening off and on since about 7:30 p.m. yesterday. Although we get a fair bit of rain here, thunderstorms are unusual.
Spare a celebratory thought for Ingrid Betancourt, freed yesterday after 6 + years in the Columbian jungle. Although she was not imprisoned nearly so long as Nelson Mandela, I have the same feeling about her release - I thought it would never happen. A few months ago Paris Match ran the complete text of a hand-written letter, in which Ms. Betancourt sounded absolutely at the end of all strength and hope.
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