There is a distinct shift that happens to the American landscape as June arrives. Step into almost any neighborhood and you will see it. Front porches are suddenly lined with crisp fabric, mailboxes are adorned with miniature stars and stripes, and the rhythmic snap of red, white, and blue in a summer breeze becomes the backdrop to our communities.   This time of year, our backyards are full. Watermelon is sliced on the counter, pools are stirred into motion by laughing children, and t...