I just want to wish the nation’s ER surgeons a happy Fourth of July, as they spend the holiday trying to reattach the digits of beer-fueled backyard fireworks enthusiasts. I’ve never understood why Americans like to celebrate the nation’s independence by freeing themselves from common sense, but humans have always been a curious breed.
Sorry if I sound a bit edgy, but Independence Day is my least-favorite holiday. All I know is that tonight our usually quiet neighborhood will be filled with the sounds of explosions, and I’ll be spending the evening cowering in my safe space in the basement. I’m sure many other cats and dogs share my dislike of it all.
To those of you with common sense and courtesy, I wish you a very happy — and safe — holiday.
Oxbow's World 
Dear Mr. Oxbow, my sentiments exactly. You said it better than I could.
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Dear Mr. Oxbow…our neighborhood has sounded like a war zone for the past 2 weeks.
I don’t like feeling that I’m living in Syria or Mosul. Those of you with extremely sensitive hearing really take the brunt of the absurdly loud explosions. We should outlaw all roadside fireworks stands. At least when fireworks were illegal…there weren’t as many nutballs setting them off.
If people really want to see fireworks they can go to local parks or even better…to the Charles River on the Esplanade…in Boston.
Mr. Oxbow, my sympathies are truly with you. Hope your hearing recovers and your sanity returns.
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