What We Are Reading This Summer
John: John just finished “Hero of the Empire” by Candice Millard, the biographical account of the life and legacy of Winston Churchill with a focus on his daring escape during the war with Boer rebels traversing hundreds of miles of enemy territory. He is looking forward to reading Millard’s newest book, “River of Gods,” the harrowing story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time at the Nile River’s headwaters. If you enjoy historical narrative nonfiction, nobody writes it better than bestselling author Candice Millard, and she is a native of Lexington, Ohio! Hillary: Hillary recently read “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty, a fast-paced novel that looks at marriage and siblings and how the people we love the most can hurt the deepest. Moriarty is the bestselling author of “Big Little Lies” and “Nine Perfect Strangers,” which were adapted into series on HBO. “Apples Never Fall” is currently being produced for screen adaptation but is a fun, page- turning summer read! Rachel: Rachel is reading “Beautiful World, Where Are You” by Sally Rooney, the bestselling author of “Conversations with Friends” and “Normal People,” both adapted into television series on Hulu. “Beautiful World” is a story about four friends on the cusp of their 30s struggling to figure out how they should live and find meaning in a
troubled world. Rooney’s unembellished prose is rich in conversations and is captivating and easy to read. Stephanie: Stephanie is reading “Shoutin’ in the Fire: An American Epistle,” by Danté Stewart, a stirring meditation on being Black and learning to love in a loveless, anti-Black world. Using his personal experiences as a church leader, Stewart gives breathtaking language to his reckoning with the legacy of white supremacy — both the kind that hangs over our country and the kind internalized on a molecular level. Carrie: Carrie is reading “Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life” by Craig Groeschel. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands the spiral of unhealthy thought patterns. Drawing upon scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace God intends you to live. Cheyenne: Cheyenne, who recently earned her master’s degree in English, is reading “Be Here to Love Me at the End of the World” by Sasha Fletcher, a love story set in a bad dream about America, concerning permanent debt, secret police, making dinner, and unpaid invoices — right up to the end of the world. Fletcher writes
Lighting Fireworks This Fourth of July?
FOLLOW THESE SAFETY TIPS
Follow the fireworks’ instructions. Before lighting your fireworks, take some time to read safety labels and instructions. By reading the directions, you will know exactly what to expect from the firework and can light it accordingly. You should never light a firework while it’s still in your hand. You also need to make sure you can get to a safe distance from the firework after lighting it.
While fireworks were once limited to professional displays, we can now buy our own fireworks and shoot them off on our own property thanks to recent legislation.
If you’re planning to light fireworks this year, use the utmost caution. Although fireworks companies claim their products are safer than
ever before, 243 people on average visit the emergency room every day between June 21 and July 21. Don’t be part of that statistic — follow these firework safety tips to have a fun and safe Fourth of July!
Follow local and state guidelines and laws.
Cities, counties, and states have made many changes to our fireworks laws the
Have a designated fireworks shooter.
past two years. It’s imperative you read up on these changes to ensure you aren’t breaking the law or putting anyone at risk when lighting fireworks. Every state in the country has different
Even though everyone wants to be involved in the lighting and shooting of fireworks, it’s best that one person is in charge. This person should be a sober adult. Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. This individual should make sure no children are shooting off fireworks and take spectator safety into account. They also must wear some type of eye protection while lighting fireworks.
fireworks laws and individual communities within each state have their own sets of laws involving fireworks. Educate yourself before celebrating.
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