I’m with you on the fireworks. It’s one of my many beefs . It illustrates the many thoughtless and useless things we do to damage our home and planet. In America alone In 2022, the consumption was more than 460 million pounds (209,000 tonnes) of fireworks. The fireworks industry is very lucrative, a huge pollutant of our planet and they get away with it because we all like to watch fireworks without thinking about the consequences of such an indulgence on the planet and our future. Keep travelling 😊
Wow… I wasn’t aware of the scale of their use, Nicola… that is astronomical and crazy… almost unimaginable for me to comprehend! Thank you for sharing. 🙏
I enjoy lighting candles at twilight (or anytime, really). Intimate celebrations are usually my preference. However, on Canada Day my husband and I have a tradition of heading over to Hull to watch the fireworks along the Ottawa River. It's a simple ritual. And it's lovely to be among happy strangers, many of whom are children with their parents, celebrating. With that said, your post puts me in mind of the hidden (and for you and others, not so hidden) costs of fireworks, Leanda. Thanks for all you do in raising awareness.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Robin. I love candles too... especially beeswax that are said to clear the immediate atmosphere, and they smell so good. I agree, being around happy people celebrating life, no matter what they are celebrating, is an elixir for a well-lived life that everyone can benefit from. For me, while celebrations can come from external sources, they also begin from within... this reminds me of being a child and smiling at strangers, watching for their reaction, would they raise a smile in return or look away? Maybe celebrations are not needed when we love ourselves so deeply and intimately that every moment of our days and nights are a celebration of life itself. I appreciate this opportunity you have offered for me to go deeper into my own question!
I think you might find the 20k cars driving to the event were probably worse for the atmosphere than the fireworks, although being LA it would have been half teslas but you get the point. Nice of Tom to take you to the game !
Hi Leanda,
I’m with you on the fireworks. It’s one of my many beefs . It illustrates the many thoughtless and useless things we do to damage our home and planet. In America alone In 2022, the consumption was more than 460 million pounds (209,000 tonnes) of fireworks. The fireworks industry is very lucrative, a huge pollutant of our planet and they get away with it because we all like to watch fireworks without thinking about the consequences of such an indulgence on the planet and our future. Keep travelling 😊
Wow… I wasn’t aware of the scale of their use, Nicola… that is astronomical and crazy… almost unimaginable for me to comprehend! Thank you for sharing. 🙏
I enjoy lighting candles at twilight (or anytime, really). Intimate celebrations are usually my preference. However, on Canada Day my husband and I have a tradition of heading over to Hull to watch the fireworks along the Ottawa River. It's a simple ritual. And it's lovely to be among happy strangers, many of whom are children with their parents, celebrating. With that said, your post puts me in mind of the hidden (and for you and others, not so hidden) costs of fireworks, Leanda. Thanks for all you do in raising awareness.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Robin. I love candles too... especially beeswax that are said to clear the immediate atmosphere, and they smell so good. I agree, being around happy people celebrating life, no matter what they are celebrating, is an elixir for a well-lived life that everyone can benefit from. For me, while celebrations can come from external sources, they also begin from within... this reminds me of being a child and smiling at strangers, watching for their reaction, would they raise a smile in return or look away? Maybe celebrations are not needed when we love ourselves so deeply and intimately that every moment of our days and nights are a celebration of life itself. I appreciate this opportunity you have offered for me to go deeper into my own question!
I think you might find the 20k cars driving to the event were probably worse for the atmosphere than the fireworks, although being LA it would have been half teslas but you get the point. Nice of Tom to take you to the game !
I do get your point Sam... and appreciate where you're coming from. Yes, a lot of Teslas. It was definitely a gift and enjoyable to attend with Tom.