Stay tuned for fireworks

It's the Fourth of July and I haven't seen or heard one firework. I think it's the first year that I can remember that I missed them. Somehow I just slipped through about four day's worth of opportunities.

Wait, no, there are a few on TV. Thank goodness. That was close.

I did, however, get to see a greased pole contest, a watermelon eating contest and jugglers perform. I worked today so I covered an Independence Day celebration in 100 degree temperatures. Lucky me.

Lesson learned: Climbing a grease pole is surprisingly difficult.