Today is Monday July 2nd. The usual random firecracker goes off just frequent enough to drive my cats crazy. (I know cats are supposed to be crazy). The local city gov. and the biggest bank in the city are planing for the HUGE fireworks display on Wednesday. For many years I used to walk the 2 blocks to the bridge over the interstate near my house for a perfect view. I would even take a radio for the music. Chairs,cooler with munchies and cold drinks. And the all important insect repellent. Now I am just planning to stay inside and maybe watch on the tv. I used to get excited like the kids. My son invited some of his friends from the neighborhood to sit with us. I would invite friends from the other side of the city to park on my driveway and enjoy the pick nick like atmosphere. Now it just doesn't seem worth the work. It's hot, the mosquito's are the biggest in years,it hurts to walk in crutches on the bridge incline,(the crutches don't stop me from doing things,I just have to plan a lot better), and the neighborhood is much less friendly. Have I gotten old and didn't see it happening, or have I become my father? He was a BAA Humbug kind of guy. The grand kids will be at the lake. Maybe it just isn't fun with out a childs point of view. I hope readers of this blog have a happy 4th. I may yet, but it isn't looking good.
