Celebrating America

There is a lot of unrest in the US right now.  Is it an extension of the Corona mania?  It is hard to say but it seems to be that the lock down has offered ripe territory for extremists who would like to make their mark.  The death of a young black thug by a policeman has opened the floodgates of protests regarding race.  I believe that we can do better is just about every category, but destructive opposition is sure to bring destructive resistance, if we are not very careful.  Many say that this is a pivotal time for our country.  Perhaps it is.  It is definitely a time when it seems important to speak up for what is wonderful about our way of life and government, and to support the Founders vision of freedom for all, and opportunity for happiness.  Indeed, it offers the only successful system for offering us a chance to thrive.

And so we celebrate Independence Day.  Idaho is great at that.  Even with the lockdown, there were fireworks all over Treasure Valley last night.  We gathered at Reed and Dorothy's for traditional hamburgers and hot dogs, with fireworks in their backyard, surrounded by fireworks all around us.  A full moon offered its own celebratory light, adding a bit of nature's magic. 

Here is some of our family gathering, in Reed and Dorothy's living room, getting ready for Reed's inspirational message. L to R:  Bruce, Angelica, Seth and Tim.

Then the fireworks began.  It looks pretty light but it is about 9:30.  In Idaho you have to stay up late to catch the dark.  Here's Vincent, just after his turn at lighting.

Timothy's turn.

Star's big fireworks show began at 10:15.  At 10:30 I loaded the older kids up and we headed to Star to catch what was left of the show.  We parked quite close by and got settled sitting on the jeep's hood just in time to see the spectacular ending to the show!  It was disappointing to miss just about all of it, but we DID see the best part, short though it was.  We drove back home, under the light of the full moon, with fireworks sparkling along our way.  

Happy Independence!