To all my neighbors, real and internet:

Please don’t set off fireworks this holiday. You know its a bad idea. Go see the city fireworks. Don’t give the neighborhood kids the idea that explosions of any kind are fun and safe. Remember last year, when the questionably-adult Dad down the street set off a bunch in the driveway and burned the ankle of the neighbor boy? That can happen again, and this time it could be worse.

Even if you don’t have any kids of your own, you are setting an example for mine. I do not want them thinking that fire is fun or explosions are cool. How would you like it if I came to your house and showed your golden retriever how to pee on the sofa or take naps in the middle of the street?

For some safer alternatives, see this post at Beagooddad.com. 

Sincerely,

BAGM