After heating our houses for 25 years, the glow of firewood is gone, but I do like watching a fire's flames just like you do. This is such a good story about childhood. We grew up in good times when adults didn't invade and control every minute of our lives. Thank you, Paul, for this glorious story.
I am married to a guy that loves fireworks, and chainsaws. loves blowing up and chopping down stuff. not to be sexist, but, is it a "guy" thing? Great read, Paul. thank you!
What a stellar piece. I always relate madly to the wild innocence & vibrance of childhoods of yore - it brings tears of saudade to my eyes. & I enjoyed your view through the lens of fire. I was always frightened of fireworks & fire in general. I am convinced I was spared a lifetime of smoking because I was wary of even lighting matches. But those days of unscripted dreaming & play are etched into my soul. Thanks for kicking up some beautiful memories by sharing yours with us.
I loved this piece Paul. Ah, your quest was so similar to mine. I never trekked to the Mountaindale Road area for 'works', but that was a smart move. #2, and the upper block, where the Badie's lived was an explosive hub - especially on the 4th. How did I not know that you and Roland were kabooming with your mini cannons?
After heating our houses for 25 years, the glow of firewood is gone, but I do like watching a fire's flames just like you do. This is such a good story about childhood. We grew up in good times when adults didn't invade and control every minute of our lives. Thank you, Paul, for this glorious story.
I am married to a guy that loves fireworks, and chainsaws. loves blowing up and chopping down stuff. not to be sexist, but, is it a "guy" thing? Great read, Paul. thank you!
What a stellar piece. I always relate madly to the wild innocence & vibrance of childhoods of yore - it brings tears of saudade to my eyes. & I enjoyed your view through the lens of fire. I was always frightened of fireworks & fire in general. I am convinced I was spared a lifetime of smoking because I was wary of even lighting matches. But those days of unscripted dreaming & play are etched into my soul. Thanks for kicking up some beautiful memories by sharing yours with us.
I loved this piece Paul. Ah, your quest was so similar to mine. I never trekked to the Mountaindale Road area for 'works', but that was a smart move. #2, and the upper block, where the Badie's lived was an explosive hub - especially on the 4th. How did I not know that you and Roland were kabooming with your mini cannons?