happy 4th july

I would probably have not thought this if I had not just got done with Shoulder the Sky, by Anne Perry. I like Anne Petty, but in small doses. If you ever want to experience early 20th century, read her books. She has two or three series out and about and Shoulder the Sky is the second book in her World War 1 series. Naturally it talks about war. She is a very descriptive writer so you can almost see, hear and smell the destruction of this war.

So tonight I’m watching fire works. I love fire works as they are so inspiring. Several thoughts run through my mind as I watch. Memories of past fourths, the quality of the show, and other such mundane thoughts. The one that I would call the ‘theme’ of this years fourth is “Thank god I live in America where that noise means beauty and excitement instead of another country or time where it only meant death and destruction. Fireworks are a thing of beauty and they are there to remind us that people die for our county. They die, lose limbs or families, in a vain hope to get education of some sort but mainly because this country of ours asks that of them.

I’m a pacifist. This doesn’t mean that I am incapable of honoring those who fight to support their beliefs. I’m also tired so Happy Fourth of July!!!