Fireworks, Finger Loss, and Freedom

Fireworks, Finger Loss, and Freedom
Fireworks, Finger Loss, and Freedom

Back in my day, the 4th of July wasn’t about inflatable bounce houses or sparkler safety tips. No sir. It was about real freedom – the kind that smelled like gunpowder, sweat, and burnt hot dogs. We didn’t celebrate Independence Day with “coordinated neighborhood block parties.” We celebrated it with backyard explosives and mild third-degree burns.

Now, I ain’t sayin’ we were reckless, but I am say…