Happy 4th of July !

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!  Enjoy the festivities and fireworks. Speaking of fireworks, I was pleased to see the yard signs available for veterans regarding said fireworks.  The spectacle is beautiful, but the accompanying booms are not, especially for those of us who are combat vets.  My lovely bride loves fireworks and the look on her face is like a child as she watches the displays. I have, over the years, grit my teeth and tried to be there for her during these celebrations. She understands that I do not enjoy them the way she does.  We have found some pretty good solutions for us. We watch them from a distance, where she can enjoy the spectacle but the sound is not so close. Or we watch them on TV, since many celebrations around the nation are televised. Please be considerate of your neighbors, even is they do not have a sign in their yard. Our pets are also sensitive to the sound and might even run away if not contained in a safe space.

Our veterans are the reason we can enjoy this holiday, so thank them and have consideration for them.  Enjoy your holiday! ~ Michael S. Pauley