Well, here we are. In my book - now summer is officially here!!
The weekend of grilling burgers, having picnics with family and friends, watching fireworks and having fun.
Ahhh, the memories! Going to the park with my parents, sitting on a blanket patiently awaiting dark. Then suddenly the first boom and my whole world was light and beauty!
Years later, going to the waterfront concert stage sitting in the third row, listening to the music and the water slapping against the boats in the slips; waiting - watching - then, the first boom. The sky was filled with fantastic patterns that gently faded into wafting puffs of smoke accompanied by the familiar smell.
Many years later walking out on the bridge with my teen-age son, leaning on the rail and waiting - then, the first boom. The wonder never ceases!!
We walked home. Across the street a group of 'bikers' were in their front yard waving a large American flag and singing. My son went up on our roof, waived his smaller flag and sang with them.
To this day, I am filled with pride when I see our Flag waving and hear our patriotic songs. CELEBRATE this holiday with fun, love, and pride that we have our freedom, remembering those who fought and are fighting to keep it.
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