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May 28, 2007
Memorial Day — Time for Fireworks?
I'm sitting out on my deck, doing a little writing, despite the mosquitoes (I sprayed myself liberally with repellent), and the robins (there must be a neighborhood cat around, as they're squawking vociferously) — and the fireworks.
People, please. I know I didn't do much, today, in the way of somber remembrance myself; I think I'd just lose it all if I tried to contemplate too much what the current bloody mess is like; but is it just me, or do fireworks and firecrackers actually come too close to the sounds of guns and bombs for such an occasion as this?
Fourth of July, that's different, although I can see through my argument a little. Celebrations like Riverbend are another thing altogether. For Memorial Day, I think it's great for people to take the day off, spend it with what family members haven't gotten blown up, and eat some yummy grilled food at the park. (We went to Riverpark this morning and saw many people doing just that.) I just don't get the fireworks.
I guess I decided to complain about something instead of writing for real. That's how it goes, some days. Pop-pop-pop go the firecrackers, and I'm going inside. The mosquitoes are starting not to mind the bug spray too much.
Community | By joe lance | 9:13 PM
Comments
I thought I was the only person who found grim irony in the 'celebrating freedom' by blowing stuff up.
Posted by: Joe P. at May 30, 2007 1:58 PM