Independence Day can kiss my ass

[griffinguy24]

Well, this is the fourth Independence Day I've been working since I began this piping plover business. With the exception of my third year, where I contracted a horrible stomach virus, I have worked until Too Goddamn Late o'clock, first making sure no one disturbed birds during fireworks shows, then to make sure no one was setting them off.

I was basically a crotchety old man today, telling kids to get off of my beach with their kites and fireworks.

I don't know the appeal of fireworks. I really don't. Not in this day and age.