A ring of fire...

...or at least fireworks. Happy Independence Day everyone.  My son and his family came to my place to watch the downtown Fort Wayne fireworks this evening.  We had a perfect view from the parking lot in front of my building and it was a beautiful show.  After that show, they had to leave for home but I got to see the second light show from my balcony. From my 10th floor level I can see fireworks going on from at least 10 different sites far out on the horizon.  It's a panorama of flashing, flickering, multi-colored light, with fireworks going off east, north and west, some far away and some much closer.  Adding to the color fest were the unbroken ribbons of tail lights heading out of town in two directions and, for one more splash of color, there is a boat full of revelers on the river. A beautiful sight wherever I look.  I'm not sure who first decided that fireworks were the best way to celebrate the 4th but I think they had a great idea.