http://www.salon.com/2014/07/04/i_hate_the_fourth_of_july/
And I cannot agree more. No point in expanding on the author's points. He hit them all, and I would only sound silly repeating them.
On that note, two towns within earshot are firing off their fireworks displays, tonight. Additionally, the guy behind me (in a wooded area, and here I am in my antique barn... Now there are "fireworks" in the making!) keeps lighting rockets. And I am scheduled to work in the morning.
Oi...I really hate the fourth...
