MOONLIT MOVIE MAGIC Hosting the Ultimate Outdoor Movie Night
Whether it’s blocking pucks during a street hockey game or checkmating chess hustlers at the park, traditionally indoor activities take on an entirely new feel and flavor when taken outside. While a rare sight these days, movie-goers worldwide used to enjoy cinema from the comfort of their cars at drive-in theaters. These made a brief resurgence during the pandemic, but now that movies are rolling in theaters again, the fad has begun to die off. These days, if you want to watch a movie, it seems like you are limited to three options: Watching it at the theater, on your TV, or on your phone or tablet. Now, I think we can all agree that watching a movie outside on your phone does not make for a great cinematic experience. Debtrette, a TikTok influencer and mom, has a suggestion. She put a
spin on an old classic — family movie night — by holding it in her backyard with all the conveniences you would expect at a movie theater — like an air mattress, pillows, and blankets! If you are looking for a fun way to spruce up a traditional movie night, what better way than to bring it outside under the stars? Here are some necessities to make your moonlight movie night truly magical: • A portable projector screen, like a sheet on a clothesline • Portable movie projector • Candy, popcorn, and beverages • Some outdoor seating and cushions • Lamps, lanterns, or candles • Warm blankets • The perfect movie to bring it all together
You can find screens and projectors to fit any budget, and your movie selection will depend on the crowd. Just make it fun: Lie back on the grass and watch “Antz” or lounge in the pool while watching “Jaws”! The key is to make the experience unforgettable, and all who share in it will be thankful for your effort to make it all possible.
While you’re enjoying holiday fun this summer, beware the biggest spoiler of all — the risk of injury in a holiday-weekend highway crash. Three long-awaited summer holidays — Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day — consistently rank among the five most deadly periods for driving. When careless, drunk, or fatigued drivers pull onto highways jammed with heavy traffic, the result is a lot of accidents waiting to happen. Some 37% of fatal crashes during Memorial Day are linked to drunk driving. Many other fatalities occur because someone failed to follow other basic safety rules. The number of people running red lights is rising sharply, and the person killed in the resulting crashes is usually not the driver, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Also, more than half of traffic deaths occur when someone in the car isn’t wearing a seat belt. The Risks of Holiday Weekends Behind the Wheel Hazard Alert
Holiday risks depend to some extent on the day of the week when each holiday occurs. While Memorial Day and Labor Day are always on Monday, resulting in the usual three-day break in people’s workdays, Independence Day may be more deadly this year because it falls on a Thursday, extending the holiday by a day or two for many people. An estimated 469 people are likely to die in highway accidents during Memorial Day weekend, based on past estimates by the National Safety Council. Another 619 individuals are likely to perish over the Independence Day break. An additional 455 people are expected to die in Labor Day accidents. The automobile has a higher fatality rate per passenger mile than any other major mode of transportation, according to the National Safety Council. To guard against harm, designate one sober person to drive home after parties, or arrange a rideshare or cab. When driving, always buckle up, avoid distractions, and pull over if you feel fatigued. If misfortune strikes and you are injured in an accident while traveling out of state, your rights to damages or compensation are not any different than if you were close to home. Securing those rights may be more complicated, however. Regardless of where your injury occurred, it’s important to take immediate action on your own behalf. This gives you the best chance of protecting yourself and your loved ones.
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