I distinctly remember that sparklers weren’t lame when I was a kid. They were made of metal, and left a satisfying red hot glow even after the sparks were gone. In fact, they looked like the sparkler pictured above. I don’t know what happened, but most of the sparklers available today are made of wussy paper or something. They burn so quickly and so poorly that I couldn’t even find a picture of one on the internet. On the other hand, the old kind are still available, but have to be ordered online. At least I have a plan for next year!

Regardless of the unfortunate state of sparklers in this society, we still have full access to pub quiz, yet another way to celebrate the holiday. A way that would make our more idealistic forefathers feel slightly peculiar, perhaps. But no one cares as much about what the idealistic ones did. Regardless, quizzers rose to the occasion.

Congrats to The Insufferables for their unexpected first place win and the a two person visiting team, Itchy and Scratchy. Team Awesome and Sunshine – Better Luck next week.

Cheers,

Leandra