Bristol Fourth of July http://ripr.org en Rhode Island’s Iconic July Fourth http://ripr.org/post/rhode-island-s-iconic-july-fourth <p>The hydrangeas are in full bloom, the sailboats bob on their harbor moorings and the red, white and blue stripe adorns Hope Street. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay takes a break from politics to celebrate our nation’s birth.</p><p>It’s the height of summer: long days of light framed by peach sunsets, high sun and a cobalt sky punctuated by whipped cream clouds.</p><p>The handsome Federal and Greek revival homes are dressed in American flags and more red white and blue bunting than Fenway Park on Opening Day.</p> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Scott MacKay 9917 at http://ripr.org