4th of July

It's almost time to go watch this year's display of fireworks.  The sun has set, and it's getting dark outside.  We usually go too early and end up waiting and waiting, until we hear that first "bang"- and then we sit back and enjoy the show.  I love the 4th of July and what it means.  I love the history, the stories really, of the making of our nation.  This year it will be just Pat and I going- everyone else is doing something else. It's kind of sad that it won't be a family affair this year.  When something ends, there is always a new beginning and all the excitement that goes with it.  Three cheers for the red, white, and blue!