| Once the sun sets on the Fourth of July, our cul-de-sac transforms into what I can only assume is a pyrotechnician's nightmare. The neighborhood dads set up the fireworks display table -- a piece of scrap plywood propped up with two trashcans -- in the middle of the street, while the kids vie for the best curbside seat. Amid the smoky, fireworks-induced haze, I can't help but admit that this isn't the safest way to celebrate the Fourth -- did I mention that pinwheel fireworks are nailed to the "table" in such a way that they spin vertically when lit? Even though this tradition has never resulted in serious injury, the possibility is enough to put a damper on my excitement. Well, at least until big finale. -Megan Beauchamp. >> Sparklers, Roman candles, fountains: what's your favorite firework? Tell us on Facebook! |
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