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GOOD SEATS

FOR THE FIREWORKS SHOW

The best part about neighborhood fireworks shows . . .

you can just pull your lawn chairs

on to the streets.

(There's no traffic during the show, anyway.)

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HAPPY

4TH OF JULY

Come join the celebration.

Make some fireworks happen!

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A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN WEDDING

DESPITE THE HEAT

Never mind the heat warnings . . .

never mind the 100+ temperatures . . .

Magdalena & Mitchell exchanged wedding vows

with their friends and family

at Missouri Botanical Garden . . .

and enjoyed the wonders of a perfect day

in a beautiful setting.

Salud, and cheers, to you both.

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FIERY FLORAL FIREWORKS

Red is king

in the July garden.

When there's a chance of not being noticed,

and to ensure pollination of the species,

flowers flag attention with their strongest shades.

Nature favors red.

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OZARK RIVER

BEAUTY AND BOUNTY

Along Missouri's Ozark streams

there's much beauty to admire

and wild foods for the taking.

Soon the wild blackberries will turn

from red to black, sour to sugar sweet.

The ice cold spring fed waters

hold tangy watercress for a summertime salad,

and fresh rainbow trout if you can catch 'em.

Wild leeks and mushrooms are still to be found

(if you know where to look).

And there's wildflowers on every river bank

and surprises down every road.

Soon the fire flies will flash

in the night time air.

The holiday weekend is here.