Mangoes and independence

Free and independent — for a few days.

Cambodia achieved independence from France on Nov. 9, 1953, as the Fourth Republic's global empire slipped from its grasp.

It's been a rocky 60 years, to say the least.

It's not much, but in honor of Independence Day, "Falling in the Well of Love" is free. Grab a copy while you can. If you like it, I suggest you buy a copy of "At Home on the Mekong."

In other news, Mango Republic is now officially enshrined on Board Game Geek. The Kickstarter campaign is at 24 percent — check it out if you're interested in playing at being a dictator of a developing nation.