Book Blogger Hop: Fireworks or Reading?

Thank you to Billy at The Caffeinated Book Reviewer for hosting Book Blogger Hop. There is a different bookish question every week.

Answer: It’s not that I don’t like fireworks. I’ve enjoyed them in the past, but only the beautiful ones. I’ve never understood making noise for the sake of making noise without the beautiful light show. But these days I don’t like fireworks much because they absolutely terrify my dogs, especially Harold, our wire-haired dachshund. They make him shake, cry, and tremble for hours, so I’m not a fan. I always love reading, so the choice is obvious.

Some dogs who are outside will bolt and run away from their owners when they hear firecrackers. So it’s not a good situation. If the fireworks are done by a professional at an organized event, then I’m okay with it. Setting them off in your yard at home: No.

Doug with the dogs. Herman (chocolate and cream) and Harold (black and white). Holly was still alive then and is laying down behind Hermann. She was a red and white piebald.