One of the annual community events in Bickleton is a 4th of July Patriotic Pig Roast.
They roast a large pig and everyone in the community brings something for the potluck meal.
We arrived to the sound of a Christian family band--mom played the keyboard, dad was on a bass cello, the only son played guitar, and three girls in matching hand-sewn jumpers all played the violin.
After the local pastor welcomed us and prayed over the food, we dug in to the delicious pork and potluck dishes of varying deliciousness (or not).
They recognized all the veterans in the community and four of them spoke about what serving their country meant to them. We all sang along to The Star Spangled Banner and My Country 'Tis of Thee.
This is one of the times when it's a benefit to be part of a very small community.
Glad you were able to go. At least you did not have to cook!
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