Ed, I will never understand why we need these fireworks at Waterfront Park. It’s a total disgrace, the noise we have to deal with on Lamberton Street not to mention what it does to our poor dogs. I cordially invite the mayor and police director to spend the night at my house and see how it feels for us to put up with this. It’s uncalled for. With all the violence and shootings we’re now having, I really don’t think we need any more noise. I’m sure Santiago doesn’t hear the noise where he lives.

Shell Shocked

But the pretty colors. What about the pretty colors?—Ed. Note