July Fourth, Here & Now Style

From left: Emiko, Hitesh, Jill, Alex, Jim, Robin and Kathleen. Chris is taking the photo, Lynn was directing. (Chris Ballman/Here & Now)

We ventured into work Wednesday in our red, white and blue for a Here & Now brunch of fruit and donuts from Twin Donuts in Brighton, Mass. (Oh, and to produce the show.) What are you doing this July Fourth? Post your photos in our comments section or on our Facebook page.

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