As I write this, it is almost like WW III outside the house. Fireworks EVERYWHERE! With nature even adding some of its own - lightening.

In Florida, only sparklers are legal. But there is a fireworks tent on every other corner. Why? Well, you can buy roman candles and goodies that rival the municipal fireworks displays if you sign a paper saying that you are going to use it to hail a train or to scare birds for an agriculture venture.

I didn't realize that we had so many farmers in our neighborhood. Funny too that they have to fire them off after the birds go to roost!


Don't get me wrong. I like fireworks. But not when they threaten my property. If that makes me a curmudgeon, so be it.