Missing Out

I watched the fireworks light up the capital city from the comfort of my couch last night. It just didn't feel right. I'd much rather have been among the crowd sitting somewhere along the banks of the Potomac watching the colors explode over the Washington Monument. I have no problem watching everyone else ring in the New Year from the comfort of home, but when it comes to Independence Day I prefer to be right there in the thick of things. I love all the stuff that comes with it: the parades, the frog jumping contests and the fireworks. Today I heard the 4th of July being described as one big American picnic. I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend this year, but plan on making it next year, that's for sure.