I love movies. I’m one of those people who can watch a good movie a hundred times and not get tired of it. I can’t even count how many times I’ve watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” or “The Shawshank Redemption.” “The Princess Bride?” How can you get tired of a perfect movie?

A man was on his way to a concert in New York City. Being from out of town and somewhat disorientated, he stopped another person on the street and asked: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The other person looked him in the eyes, and with a wry smile said: “Practice.”

In just a few days, here in the United States, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.