ah, it’ that time again - the 4th of july.

ripi spends the day giving off his one time warnings when he hears the little stuff go off. but i know what today is. i am no fool.

today is the day when i hear the booms and hisses around my block. tonight i will see the crazy fireworks show. some of it on my block, and some from the show on the bay. i like the homey feel of the local show, but the one on the bay is the one to see.

my favorite part, of course, is the people. i have noticed that not many dogs go, so i get more of the love. i like the fireworks fine, as i have been going since i was little, except for the ones that come down over your head and spread out. when those happen, my people cover my eyes. thank you people.

when we lived near duboce park and in the western addition, my people used to take me on the 22 fillmore to the marina. yes, dogs can ride the bus if they have a muzzle. i wear it to get on, but i move it to the side when i am in my seat and riding. i am very chill, so of course, i get lots of love from the people around me.

after the show, we would walk through north beach and i would in sit with my people and get a late night dinner, as there are are lots of tables outside. then we might walk to market and take the underground or walk home.

it’s a long night, but always a good adventure.

some dogs like the 4th of july.

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