Yesterday was the Fourth of July! And since we weren’t posting and didn’t have a Wednesday Weigh-In, it seems only fitting to do one today on independence and individualism.

In America, we typically spend much of our “Independence Day” celebrating with others: barbeques, beach outings, and watching fireworks with friends are all pretty traditional activities.  But despite the social nature of our celebration, independence is still at the heart of the holiday. And while it’s true that the “independence” in “Independence Day” is referring more to national sovereignty than individual, it still seems like a good time to reflect a bit on what “independence” is meaning these days. Thanks to Destiny’s Child and 1980’s Lady Power Suits, the term “independent woman” ...