By Arnold Krusemark July 4th will be over when you get this newspaper. It is the day the United States (all 13 colonies) declared independence from Great Britain. We celebrate it annually and in many ways.
Most of us know about fireworks. Minnesota law has changed what can be sold in Minnesota starting this year. No rockets, no firecrackers.
At July 4th night we have been going somewhere they have had fireworks. Its always been a fun event. In years past Mother started having family reunions July 4th because that was the day no one had to work (usually).
When it started (in the 1940s) family members from both sides of the family came. I recall our group totaled about 50 in those days.
As the kids grew up got married and then went where the jobs (and money) were the numbers declined. Also the older family died off but slowly.
Our last family reunion had only about a dozen family members remaining. One teen complained - nothing but a bunch of old people. The remaining original family members have all died off by now and my generation has had a few funerals too.
Whatever you did to celebrate July 4th was probably a happy celebration. Some families just go to the back yard and cook a meal on the grill. Now back to the usuals. Be sure to water your house plants. Until next week.
