To Sparkle: to give off or reflect flashes of light; to glitter; to be brilliant in performance; to shine with animation; to flash with wit; to effervesce.
Firework season started early in our communal garden. Last night was the annual neighbourhood fireworks display - complete with hundreds of glow sticks & sparklers and plenty of wine and merriment.
I particularly loved the ingenuity of a few little girls in the garden. They pretty much bought up the entire stock of glowsticks and created glasses, mickey ears, necklaces and bracelets - and then proceeded to sell them at double the price to everyone else. They were super cute and might I add, particularly business savvy.
So what is it exactly about a combination of explosives and combustibles, set off to generate colored lights, smoke, and noise that is so entertaining? And why do we find watching fireworks so therapeutic?
My sweet friend Lynn came along, and just as the first shower of glittery wonder exploded, she sighed and said something in the vicinity of the fact that watching fireworks makes her forget about the tears, traumas and tribulations of her life, even if for just an hour. How true. As I pondered this, I looked around to see faces full of hope and anticipation. Faces that shined with joy and contentment. There wasn't a face without a smile nor a hand without another to hold. Dads were hiking their children up on their shoulders, families were standing close and memories were being made. Ah, how I LOVE fireworks!
So, all you Londoners out there, wrap up warm this weekend and go find yourself some sparkles!
I love fireworks too! Great pics. xx
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