July 4th Collectibles Keep Memories Alive 

Dear Lee, Fourth of July fireworks parties have been part of our lives since the 1960s. Since free fireworks were fired from the playground at the school at the corner and the family picnic area was the open space around the other buildings at the corner, we had the perfect party and viewing spot. Every year, we would invite family and friends to a barbecue picnic in my backyard, then games and entertainment in the school yard. It also led to some new items to collect.