Seriously, what is it about fireworks? Last weekend we ventured out to a local festival, which was good for people watching and getting some of that summer vibe. We sat for awhile and listened to the band Abraxas, a Santana tribute band whose drummer Joe is also the drummer for Susan's band Natural Causes. But I digress...
It was a little chilly, and there was a karaoke place we wanted to check out, so we didn't stay too long. As we were heading back to our car (which I had masterfully parallel parked in a very tight spot, I might add), the festival fireworks began. Now, I must mention (because this seems to be a tangent driven post) how amusing it was to me that LOTS of people were trying to snap photos of the fireworks with their phones. Pretty sure those won't turn out. ANYWAY...
What I wanted to say was that, to a person, all eyes were riveted on the show in the sky. Rough-looking dudes with menacing dogs, young families all aglow with fluorescent light sabers and rubber necklaces, elderly couples in matching t-shirts---everyone was smiling and ahhing and just lovin' the sparkle and crash of the pyrotechnics.
As we drove away, we passed many clusters of folks on blankets or lawn chairs or pickup beds checking out the show. A little further south, another community was shooting off fireworks, too. Moonroof open, classic rock on the radio, summer Saturday night. And this is really just the start of fireworks season. It's just a happy time. A few weeks that remind us to look up. :)
Beth
I love it when you digress. Our family does love 4th of July and fireworks. It is just such a fun summer thing to do together.
Posted by: Mom | July 01, 2009 at 06:32 PM
If you don't remember, I was the person that commented to you about Meijer a few weeks ago after your blog post. I said that I'd try to get you a What would Fred do? Bracelet (for Fred Meijer). do you remember??? :) :) :) Well......(drum roll please).... I got one for you with my connections!!! Sweet eh? Well, so I have it in my possession. Now I just need to get it into yours? I CANNOT wait for you to see it. So.......where would you like me to send it. Spreading the Meijer love one bracelet at a time.
Posted by: Jill Wendorf | July 02, 2009 at 05:03 PM