tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post4064412809806991297..comments2024-03-28T18:40:05.789-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Some Thoughts on the Fourth By Margaret S. HamiltonJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-40394577811521113672016-07-05T07:30:19.759-04:002016-07-05T07:30:19.759-04:00Linda, I caught a reference to "noiseless&quo...Linda, I caught a reference to "noiseless" fireworks designed to spare dogs the agony of the Fourth. And I watched the Washington DC concert on TV with an abbreviated version of the "1812 Overture" complete with artillery fire.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-54426870239110993802016-07-04T21:51:03.096-04:002016-07-04T21:51:03.096-04:00Good post. Sitting here in my office at home think...Good post. Sitting here in my office at home thinking of going to bed, but listening to the very loud fireworks nearby. Our dogs hate the sound, we love it. Sounds much like battlefields from our history must have. Better here in the safety of home, but they do bring out a lot of history.authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-5842659626297090542016-07-04T15:33:26.974-04:002016-07-04T15:33:26.974-04:00Jim: happy monument hunting and drive safely
Kath...Jim: happy monument hunting and drive safely<br /><br />Kathleen: that's life living near a battlefield. What wonderful dinner plans.<br /><br />Kait: We're having garides tourkolimano (shrimp cooked with chopped fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and feta cheese) for dinner. And blueberry muffins.<br /><br />Shari: what a great day to get married, with yearly fireworks to celebrate<br /><br />Gloria: I've been weeding all week in cooler temps, with rain yesterday and today. My husband ran his 10K in the rain and I walked the dogs down to watch.<br /><br />Happy Fourth!Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-33023167380515351252016-07-04T14:51:39.149-04:002016-07-04T14:51:39.149-04:00What terrific plans everyone has! I'm spending...What terrific plans everyone has! I'm spending my 4th quietly, finishing Louis Bayard's The Pale Blue Eye, eating strawberry pancakes for breakfast and Southern pork barbecue for lunch, and spending some time in the gym to work off the calories! Thanks, Margaret, and Happy 4th to all!Paula Gail Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843350597811462936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11695339505306562722016-07-04T14:06:00.650-04:002016-07-04T14:06:00.650-04:00Margaret, what wonderful memories you have. I'...Margaret, what wonderful memories you have. I'm sorry about the flag especially since it's one that can't be replaced. I love the 1812 Overture played to Fireworks. When our town used to have a big event on New Years Eve, it always ended with fireworks and the 1812 Overture of something similar.<br /><br />In days past, there were picnics and in the evening we went somewhere to see the fireworks. Now I was invited to two cookouts, but decided I'd rather stay home instead of mingle with mostly friends of my son and daughter, all much younger than me. I've been on the go too much the last few weeks so a quiet day home weeding and writing suits me. Most years a neighbor down the road shoots off firecrackers so I can watch those from my kitchen window.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-27316070141139823152016-07-04T14:03:29.493-04:002016-07-04T14:03:29.493-04:00Margaret, I loved your story in Kings River Life. ...Margaret, I loved your story in Kings River Life. I'm sorry your flag was stolen, but you got a good story out of it!<br />We always celebrate my parents' wedding anniversary, which was July 4th 59 years ago. Perfect date - always a holiday and always fireworks!Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11213268054543940302016-07-04T12:14:16.189-04:002016-07-04T12:14:16.189-04:00Margaret, how awful about the flag! You have grea...Margaret, how awful about the flag! You have great memories of multiple regional 4ths. I loved revisiting them. We traditionally cook out, although we opted to do it yesterday as today's weather is predicted to be rainy at about eating time so we will be celebrating this year with beef and chicken burritos! Very American, I know. We'll be finishing off the meal with vanilla ice cream topped with raspberries and blueberries and finished with the oh so necessary whipped cream!<br /><br />Have a spectacular 4th!Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-6788646343912033692016-07-04T08:15:04.660-04:002016-07-04T08:15:04.660-04:00Our 4th of July some years, this one included,is s...Our 4th of July some years, this one included,is somewhat restricted by the re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg, held close to where we live. (Have you ever tried to tell your boss the reason you are late for work is because you had to wait to let Confederate cavalry clear the road?)<br /><br />In the evening, we'll head in the other direction, via back roads, to meet some family members for a late dinner on the patio of a local restaurant that has a great view of fireworks that will be set off from the top of a ski resort mountain.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68172909097265650742016-07-04T07:22:21.980-04:002016-07-04T07:22:21.980-04:00This year I am celebrating the 4th on the road. We...This year I am celebrating the 4th on the road. We'll try to avoid getting stuck in parades as we pass from town to town. And with luck, we'll find the monument that marks the gravesite of my 5th Great Grandfather Col. Giles Jackson who fought in the Revolutionary War and as chief of staff to General Gates at the battle of Saratoga was the person who copied out the terms of the surrender.<br /><br />Be safe on the 4th, everyone.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.com