Un-Sparkly Independence Day

4th July 2012 - "Un-Sparkly Independence Day"


As I mentioned previously Colorado is burning, nay melting as we speak.  Wild fires rage up & down the Rocky Mountains, though they are steadily being contained; Thank You Fire Crews!!!  Due to the wild fires & the super dry conditions, nearly the entire state is under a fire ban.  No fireworks this 4th of July.  Many towns have canceled their main firework displays & the places that do have firework shows are going to be a nightmare to go to because everyone is gonna go there.  


For me, Independence day is one of my favorite holidays.  I love what it stands for & what the average activities are.  It's a downer for me that I will not get to see fireworks this year.  I'm all for celebrating the United States of America's Independence from tyranny of any kind!  Let Freedom Ring!!!  And I know fireworks shouldn't make the 4th of July for me; I can be proud & patriotic in other ways.  But really, no fireworks :-(  I mean, who doesn't love watching stuff blow up?


Veterans.


Many military veterans love blowing stuff up & I can't blame them.  But when it comes to things blowing up that they are not in control off, particularly stuff that sounds like artillery, a number of veterans have a really hard time.  Some just get on edge while others go into a Flashback, having to relive a horror of their past.  My heart goes out to these veterans today. 


Fireworks is one of the best parts of celebrating our American Independence!  For those who cannot enjoy them anymore I say Thank You!  I'm so sorry for the burdens you bear daily.  I would like to thank all of America's service men, past, present & future, for sacrificing the time spent in service, the injuries to your body, the lost friends, & to those who gave the final contribution, I thank you sacrificing your life.  But to those veterans with us today who look at Independence Day with conflicted feelings of patriotism & dread, who dread the hell that they know is coming to visit them tonight while many of us celebrate . . .


THANK YOU 


Thank You for sacrificing even the ability to celebrate the freedom you fought for.  May your contributions never be forgotten & may you find some peace tonight.  Happy Un-Sparkly Independence Day!!!