I was channel surfing on the 4th of July - looking for the best display of fireworks.
Peeking in at the different celebration locales made me think of the year my family was traveling the interstate system on 4th of July night.
The sun was just setting as we took to the highway in Northeastern Pennsylvania so it wasn't long before a red and yellow blossom lit up the sky. One firework after another rocketed upward from a small town nestled into a valley to our left.
All of us in the car oohed and ahhed at the bursts we had the chance to see before the highway turned and led us away from the celebration.
I was considering an illegal u-turn when a new display of colored lights appeared just a few miles ahead. Traveling at sixty miles an hour, we were soon abreast of this newly discovered rocket launching and were able to enjoy another series of fireworks.
...And so it continued during our drive. Passing one town after another (town surfing) we were treated to 4th of July celebrations of a wide variety.
It is, perhaps, the 4th of July that sticks in my mind more than any others. Perhaps because that year served to impress on me the truly nation-wide celebration of our country's birthday.
No comments:
Post a Comment