4thg of July tradition

[Ed Pawlowski]

Every years for the past 15 or so, I'm usually the first one up on this holiday. To brighten everyone's mood and start the day right, I play Stars and Stripes Forever. Loudly.

My family appreciates it.

[bob_villa]

...and, if you live in a small town...go to the parade! "God Bless US, everyone!"

[Stormin Mormon]

I like your approach. But now days, would you need to play the Islam prayer call? I mean, the old guy with indigestion bellowing tunelessly into a crappy PA system would be the sweetest sound Obama ever heard. Why not bring it home?

- . Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .

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[bob_villa]

...you've reached a new low...Oren wouldn't post shit like this (at least not today).

[Muggles]

Salute to the flag!

[Sam E]

"There was no deity involved" -- Spock

BTW, the parade here took 12 minutes to pass any particular spot.

[rbowman]

Reportedly my grandfather started every Sunday morning off with his favorite John Phillips Souza selections. Just as well he died before I was born.

[gfretwell]

Ribs, beans, potato salad and chocolate cake. We finished off the evening with a few hundred dollars worth of illegal fireworks. (mostly mortars and "cakes")

[Muggles]

We stayed home in the nice cool AC and watched the national fireworks show on TV! :)

[gfretwell]

Watching other people's fireworks is like watching other people having sex. There may be some amusement but it is nothing like doing it yourself.

[Muggles]

OTOH, I've seen the national fireworks in person when I was a kid, plus have seen the local fireworks many times. The heat, bugs, crowds, and did I mention the heat are deterrents to my former enthusiasm. I can't do the heat for very long these days.

[Tekkie®]

Ed Pawlowski posted for all of us...

I did not hear it at my house. Could you do it again, now?

[Tekkie®]

FrozenNorth posted for all of us...

He already had his spicy beans, eggs and beer.