Glad That's Over

I'm not a fan of fireworks. Yes years ago, I would buy them, and our kids would enjoy them. Things have changed so much since then. 

Back then everyone would wait until dusk and begin lighting them so you could see the sparkles in the sky. Most folks would end it by 10 PM. The time that loud noise was supposed to be stopped.

Now, it's not about sparkles in the sky, it's about the loudest most obnoxious booms possible. The Natives have gotten ridiculous about the products they sell and the idiots buy the biggest noise makers they can.

It isn't just on the 4th that you have to put up with the noise and the smoke, it's several days before as well. The stupid ones live in farm county's. A place where it should truly be BANNED. 

Neighbors don't get together anymore and coordinate their shows, they compete against each other to make the most noise. The sky stayed dark where I was and the booming bombing noise continued from about 8 PM to midnight. No show to watch - just obnoxious loud noise. 

This morning the streets are littered with the garbage because the second major difference from then to now, is they don't clean up the mess. Back when we would let the kids light them off, it was in our street and as soon as it was over, the mess was picked up and sweep up. Now the streets are grossly littered with the garbage of hundreds of dollars of waste. {And some of these folks are the ones complaining about the cost to live and not being able to afford their own lives.} 

I haven't read the accident and fires reports yet this morning, the numbers from years past are staggering. Many people missing fingers, hands and much worse. My heart goes out to the veterans that fought in real wars and are triggered by all the bombs going off. The pets and wildlife that have been injured from running away in fear. I have no pity for those who lost a limb last night, unless it was an innocent bystander. They bought what they got and deserve the consequences. 

The skies are filled with smoky clouds and it's probably going to rain today. Happens every year. I think fireworks are the stupidest part of the holiday these days, because too many idiots don't have an ounce of respect for anyone around them. 

It was a beautiful sunset last night before the bombs fell. 

Vancouver BC years ago would host the international fireworks contests out over the water. Beautiful well planned displays set to music. Country against country. No personal fireworks allowed. Well organized and well planned, the images in the sky were beautifully executed.

I kept to myself and didn't celebrate the holiday. Felt weird like I had to invite myself to be anywhere, so felt it best to stay here. Made sure my animals were not bothered by the explosions. As I said earlier, didn't see anything pretty in the sky, just a bunch of bombs going off. Probably the worst 4th of July yet for firework displays.

Blessed by God

Life's peaceful today @ the Bright Side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.