Fireworks in Plano, TX
The 250th anniversary of the founding of my adopted country should have been a great day for celebration. However it was a challenge to feel patriotic and celebratory in the current political environment. I have fond memories of concerts and fireworks on the Mall on July 4th but this year, I'm glad to have moved out of the DC area. Instead, I went to the City of Plano's annual family-friendly "All American 4th" with food trucks, kids activities, live entertainment and fireworks. The event was held at the Collin College Spring Creek campus grounds, 6-10 pm. The college is next to Oak Point Recreation Center where I go to workout and swim. I drove Roxie (my little RV) to the rec center at 3 pm, found a shady spot to park, then had a leisurely work out until the center closed at six. Went to the RV, turned on the generator and ac (it was very hot and humid outside) and relaxed. Despite the heat, a couple had camping chairs out near my spot. They told me that they wer...