Crazy for the Red, White, and Black

Wandered along the edge of the bluff, looking across Swan Island to downtown, waiting for fireworks. At first it was just us, two U of P students, and a family we know down the block from us.
Soon, small explosions popped up all along the bluff, and by the time it was all over, there was quite a crowd. A quiet, happy crowd who had just gotten what they wanted: a nice show you could walk to.
Happy 4th, dear, beleaguered USA.