car shopping

ok, so I found a car (and so did K) but I also noticed an interesting quirk with used-auto sales types. To wit: They OFTEN choose to tell you how long they've been selling cars. And this is true even when the kid in question looks 22-years-old. (and by that I mean even when the number of years in question is less-than-impressive.) I spoke to maybe eight different sales people and six of them mentioned, directly or indirectly, how long they had been selling cars.

I always say when you start telling people how long you've been doing something, you automatically qualify for the "old farts" club.

Forty-second Fireworks Finale

Just for fun...
Turn up the volume and hit Play
It's almost like being there

Rockets Red Glare

We were not thrilled with the "Parade"
this year but did enjoy watching the fireworks
with MC as is the sacred tradition.
Here is a small sampling.