The 5th of July

Is it the 5th of July yet, and will people then quit blowing crap up?

Maybe there's a secret countdown, starting some time in June. A few firecrackers at first, then a few more, louder, louder, later. Some can be nice to look at, pinpoints of deep, swirling color. Only nobody's looking, we're all trying to fall asleep or calm our petrified poochies.

Christmas celebrants don't open presents on December 19th, or 22nd. It's the whole kit-and-caboodle on the 25th. Fireworks abstinence, please people!

Yeah I'm sure it's all harmless. They used to say that about New Year's gunfire.