the fireworks last night in downtown Houston. My momma had the great idea of going to the top of the garage where she works and letting the kids hang out up there, run around and watch the sparks light up the sky. There was loud popping that sounded like gunfire. My beloved husband smiled, looked at me and declared, "You know, there are two times a year where you can shoot your wife at point blank range and get away with it, 4th of July and New Year's Eve. With all the fireworks popping off, nobody will hear the sound of gunfire."   more »