I'm lucky in that I work most holidays-I'm in retail/service industry. I've made a few new friends at work and would continue our friendship if I moved out of this job down the road. My extended family is pretty dysfunctional so getting together is difficult.

I agree with breaking out with a new tradition you might enjoy. I've often thought about volunteering at a nursing home, pet shelter, or food pantry. I do things with my children but they are in college and have boyfriends so often they are with them.

Happy 4th of July to you!!

Cat