More fireworks, mixed review

I've been kidless for a few days, plus there was that two hours of fireworks the other day, so I wasn't exactly all hyped up about seeing more fireworks. But it's wholly appropriate to celebrate our nation's 230 years of existence (depending on which date you use... because the war for independence started in 1775, ended in 1781, and didn't get a peace treaty until 1783, so...) in such a manner and on this day. So I went with some friends to a local fireworks display and, while it wasn't a complete waste of time, at 20 minutes long and only the finale all that spectacular... I wasn't all that impressed. Probably it would have been more exciting if I had the kids with me, as I was only about 85% paying attention as it were.