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My Opinion on Fireworks
It is no surprise that I have an opinion on most things that have no real pertinence, such as Hobby Lobby. Anyhow, this is not a post directed at that company because that is a thread for another day… With the fourth of July next week, I thought it would be a perfect time to give you my rant on fireworks. I do not think they should be sold to the general public because common sense is not regulated and there is no need for the dumb to light a firecracker in their closed fist. First of all, let’s discuss the obvious. Not all people have the brain to stop…
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Happy Independence Day, America!
I hope that those of you who have today off, since it’s a Federal Holiday, will enjoy an extra day to the weekend. For those who are known for the neighborhood fireworks, don’t blow your thumb off. And, of course, to the grill master, don’t start a massive fire. If you choose to party it up like America has since 1776 then please, for fucks sake, be responsible. Find a designated driver. A stranger who’s a good Samaritan. Hire a cab. Crash in a hotel lobby. I don’t care. But be safe. Okay, that’s all I’ve got for this post. LOL. Bye.
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Traditions and the Fourth of July
The fourth of July brings out a lot of family traditions, and sometimes is the reason for a reunion. For me I don’t remember my family making a big hoopla out of the fourth. Usually Dad worked and Mom had to deal with “the Twins”. Which was in large part me, since I was one of “the Twins”. My brother was a handful, to say the least, and I would retreat into my bedroom just to give Mom some peace. I do remember Dad getting firecrackers each year so we could make noise in the street for a few minutes. If the fourth fell on a Friday or Saturday then…