On the 4th, I wore my "Brooklyn" jersey, with what looks like an American flag design, in Los Angeles. The irony, as some here may know, is that the popular jersey was created to advertise Brooklyn chewing gum, manufactured by an Italian company (I purchased the jersey to celebrate a trip to Brooklyn, where my daughter now lives). Still, it seemed like a great jersey for the day.

I saw no more respect, or lack of it, than usual from drivers with my jersey. However, as I rode up the steep road leading to the top of the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, on a road which a lot of hikers also like to use, I received a reception far nicer than usual from many people, who smiled, gave me the thumbs up, etc. I'm going to make wearing that jersey a yearly tradition.