So Much Work for Beauty!

Got home tonight from work and happend upon a public broadcast station's documentary about the creation of fireworks -- one in particular is the famous Zambelli Fireworks, which are displayed throughout. Comprised of rich Zambelli Family secrets yield to generations of secrets and traditions.

What I didn't see the show emphasize though (perhaps I had come in too late in the show?) was the fact that the Zambelli Family were not alone; there are other families -- i.e., the duPonts at the Longwood Gardens and others, as well as more recently developed firework companies (like the Phantom Fireworks and Alonzo Fireworks. Some fireworks have even made their mark in the Guiness World Records!

Years ago when I lived in South Carolina, I attended a fabulous fireworks display at Patriot's Point in Mt.Pleasant, South Carolina. Growing up, I remember the firework displays in Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, July 4th Fireworks in Annapolis, Maryland, HEB Austin Symphonic Fireworks in Austin, Texas, and so much more.

This year....well, this year I am finding myself having to work, although I believe that I am getting the day following off. Unfortunately, they don't have fireworks on the 5th of July!! :(

Perhaps, I will be able to a Fireworks display soon. I miss the grandeur of the sights and sounds that go along with it, as well as the awestrucking amazement that is beheld in each firework going off in a very systematic fashion. To those who read this on the 4th of July 2004, may you all have a very blessed and safe 4th of July!! :)