http://www.blogher.com/free-tagging/firecrackers Comments for "firecrackers" en http://www.blogher.com/bombs-away-not-so-thrilled-about-firecrackers#comment-48199 <p>Today I heard pop-pop-pop in the afternoon and it turned out it was a shooting.  Guests who were coming to a small barbecue I gave said that there was police tape at the end of the street.  A place that I walk by every other day.</p> <p>Then tonight, people started setting off firecrackers and cherry bombs and I'm feeling like - what's up with the fascination with the sounds of war?</p> <p>I am trying not to get paranoid but damn - is there no place safe?  I live in a relatively cool, peaceful neighborhood.  Because of this outdoor shooting, I am going to have to get my mind ready to feel okay about walking that way down the street.  How many more circuitious routes can I take?  What time of day will be safe to walk?</p> <p>AAARRRGGGHHHH!  God help us.</p> <p>blog.candelariasilva.com</p> <p>Good and plenty!</p> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:52:18 -0500 Candelaria Silva comment 48199 at http://www.blogher.com