Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Remember

This is my least favorite holiday. At Christmas, we are bombarded with people screaming at us to "Remember the reason for the season," yet it's the 4th of July that has lost its focus.

Instead of reading editorials or stories about the struggles of our forefathers and why the 4th of July is so important, I read about how terrible it is that the city bans certain fireworks because it's a "rite of passage" for young boys to light fireworks and blow stuff up. And every day there is a new article on where the firework stands are or what kind of spectacular firework show they are planning at the baseball game.

I enjoy fireworks, sort of. And I enjoy the many picnics I've been to and the baseball games and all those things that should heighten our awareness of the holiday, but the kids in my neighborhood have been participating in their rite of passage since the stands opened. Not just firecrackers, but booming, house-shaking explosions. I can't imagine these kids setting off a firework then saying, "That one was for our unalienable rights!"

Need a good reminder of why we celebrate the 4th? Go to my mom's blog. She has a great post on just what is at stake.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July everyone. We're off to Kansas City for a quick trip. I told Al about this great liquor shop with a great selection of whisky, that just happens to be next to a great yarn shop. Everybody's happy.


6 comments:

katy said...

Happy 4th of July, have a good trip. i hate fireworks so does the dog!

Jay said...

A great liquor store right next to a great yarn shop? That didn't happen by accident!

Betty said...

Have a good time, honey. And, thanks for the shoutout.

Chelle Y. said...

Happy 4th and tell your husband thanks for serving our country for us!

Helena said...

Your mum's blog certainly has enough bang in it! I enjoyed my visit there!

Gracey said...

More people need that reminder of why we celebrate the 4th of July. Our forefathers definitely paid the price for our freedom!