Andy and I continued our new 4th of July tradition last night by climbing out onto the roof of the room addition and watching as fireworks lit the sky all across West Knoxville. I have found that this is one of the benefits of city life that I never experienced growing up on Porter Hollow Road. The displays were quite amazing…some even rivaling those of small towns! I also think that the fireworks booming around us last night increased 10-fold from years past. Interestingly, the use of fireworks is illegal in Knox County . . . God Bless the lawbreakers:)
As I sat for upwards of a half hour watching and listening to these beautiful explosions, I couldn’t help but think of people in war-torn countries, such as Iraq. These people likely hear these same sounds daily/nightly, yet rather than rush outside in awe, I imagine that they are forced to cower within their homes and pray for their own safety. Depressing thoughts for such a joyous holiday!
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