Fireworks in the Household
When I was a kid, my parents told me to never set off a firecracker or it would blow my arm off. True. It happened to a boy they knew.
As a result, when my neighbor offered me a sparkler, I was convinced I would go up like a torch. No way was I touching that thing. 
Now, as an adult, I’m still wary of fireworks. I’ve never bought any from a stand. Something about purchasing items that could potentially harm you doesn’t seem right.
I often wonder how fireworks became a tradition on the Fourth of July. Did one of the early forefathers say, “Gosh, George. Let’s celebrate this new country of ours and blow stuff up! It’ll be cool! Maybe we can get Thomas to light up one of those spare cannons and he’ll explode right in front of us!”
Who knows. But I know it was a tradition definitely created by men. Men love danger. They love fire and explosives and the element of–what if I blow my arm off? Women? If it were up to us, we’d probably celebrate the Fourth of July by waving our American Flags, enjoying chocolate without any guilt, and lazing around while the grandparents spoil the kids rotten. That’s my idea of a good holiday. Oh, and let someone else do the dishes. 
If you could celebrate a holiday any way you wanted, what would you do?
Michelle posted in Writing @ 6:46 pm | Viewed 703 times
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Melissa Marsh Says:
I think Bonnie hit it right on the head. As long as someone else did the dishes -
Speaking of fireworks, it’s exactly 11:22 p.m. and they are still going off. It’s been non-stop since 8:30 p.m. In a way, it’s cool. In another way, the I-really-want-to-go-to-sleep way, it’s not.:mrgreen:
Michelle Says:
Melissa and Bonnie–if someone else is doing the dishes and cooking, I am THERE!
kacey Says:
Fireworks went off around here all night. So not cool… Yawn.
I think any holiday that doesn’t involve a bunch of work for ME…I’m so there
Sharon Says:
Ok ok I’ll admit that I get a thrill out of blowing shit up
Suzanne Says:
Fireworks are fun!!! We don’t do them late at night–we did ours as soon as it got dark, so we didn’t keep our neighbors up. My parents never let us set off fireworks, either, not even a sparkler, which is exactly why I let my kids do it! We buy very small fireworks, of course, and sparklers and snappers, etc. Just little fun stuff. Close adult supervision is key.
Danica Says:
Anything involving food I don’t have to cook and someone else cleaning up is a hit with me.
Jill Says:
Michelle, I’m like you, I’m afraid of fireworks. Unfortunately I married a BOY WHO NEVER GREW UP. Sigh. Anyway, holidays are about relaxing, good food, fun talks with people who love ya.
Crystal* Says:
Ayuh. I agree with the others. Me=doing nothing but enjoying.
Food and dishes taken care of. Family time. Niiiiice.
And speaking of idiotic men and sparklers…we went over to a friend’s house and one of the men had the bright idea of lighting ALL the sparklers in the box at once. LMAO
OMG! I will never forget the sight of a small explosion in his hand. He wasn’t hurt, but it scared the bejeezus out of him.
Grins*
Tori Says:
I love watching fireworks. Not too keen on listening to them. Luckily, the kid across the street who had the most annoying whistling fireworks had to stop when the storms moved in. So we had a lovely, natural light show instead.
Steph T. Says:
My mom’s a nurse - she’s always on hand with the horror stories about fireworks, etc. I lovingly refer to her as the killjoy.
But any holdiday that doesn’t involve major decorating for is tops in my book.:waving::cheer: