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Shawn "Smith" Peirce's avatar

A fun 4th note. And yea - given how irresponsible I used to be with those things, any reminder that being responsible with fireworks is a good idea is probably helpful.

Enjoy your hot dogs - even those of you who put ketchup on them. Yes Brad, we’re looking at you.

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Jj  Qrls's avatar

Happy Independence Day! I still believe in the concept of a United States. Thanks for the safety reminder. Also for your clear eyed optimism. Seeing the reality of today but maintaining hope for tomorrow. Don't give up, cause you've got friends...

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Dan's avatar

Joy, the dog was terrified last night by the fireworks. We go on a walk this morn, it was the MAGA house with the sidewalks/lawn covered in fireworks crap. No sirens last night but they could still fuck up tonight,,,,

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SteveB's avatar

I guess I'm flattering myself, but I think I'm fortunate that my attention can be fully captured by a redwing blackbird or a purple coneflower. The duller the mind, the more spectacular its entertainments must be.

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defineandredefine's avatar

What do you have against my neighbor Brad?

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Jj  Qrls's avatar

C'mon! Brad knows and in your heart you know too. Happy Fourth.

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defineandredefine's avatar

Hey! I won’t stand for this baseless slander of Brad!

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Jj  Qrls's avatar

Baseless. Please. I mean the ketchup on hot dogs alone...

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defineandredefine's avatar

That was a hoax! Witchhunt!

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Jj  Qrls's avatar

Damnmit Janet! not a witch hunt. It's a time warp. Remember.

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Terri Ring's avatar

Thanks for this fun reminder and the link to the CPSC video. I wonder if they’re still making these wacky safety videos and social media posts, or if all that was shut down by DOGE. Hope you had a good holiday - let’s all hold each other close and hang in there and keep fighting! If our forefathers and foremothers could fight off a mad king, we can too!

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