I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy and I just love this holiday!
True, it's not Christmas. We aren't gathered around a fire or reveling in family traditions, but there is a lightheartedness to this day that I truly enjoy.
First, there are the small town parades. The sight of kids pedaling decorated bikes and tricycles could make ever the crustiest curmudgeon smile. And at night, I love to watch those children whirling across lawns bearing sparklers - their lights mingling with the twinkling of fireflies.
And I think fireworks are magical. Whether accompanied my an orchestra or a chorus of crickets, they take my breath away.
Of course, I can't go on without mentioning food. At no time during the year do hot dogs, corn on the cob, or watermelon taste so good! I attached a photo of the cake I made for my kids' classes yesterday. It's not my photo, but my cake looked the same (just in case you needed an idea).
What are your plans for the 4th?
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Our town holds the typical parade, noteworthy mainly for the large number of antique tractors and, in an election year, local politicians. Still, it's fun--assuming the weather cooperates, which this year seems unlikely.
We live only a few blocks from the town-owned playground where they set off the fireworks. Hard to miss them. It makes the cats rather unhappy, though.
The small-town parade is where we'll be! With the firemen hosing down the hot crowd and kids on bikes. :)
Elizabeth
Mystery Writing is Murder
LOL! Cats don't like fireworks, do they, Sheila?!
And Elizabeth - I love the image of the firemen going at the kids with the hose. Can I send my kids up?
The cake loos appetizing.
No major plans for the holidays. If my sister comes up north, I'll make a little picnic food with hot dogs, bbq chicken, macaroni salad and watermelon.
We have a 3 day weekend, and tomorrow on the 4th we are going to a BBQ at a friend's house. You are so right, in that on the 4th, all the BBQ food seems to taste just a bit better than any other time. Other than that I'll be studying all weekend. Just started a new job (the training is 10 weeks) and every Monday morning we have exams. Ugh!
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