Summertime

This summer is not like others. It's normally a very social time, but with the pandemic numbers on the rise again, things have been curtailed.

One casualty of our current situation is that there will not be a city fireworks show and my city restricts the use of most pyrotechnics by local citizens. Still, I hear loud Ka-booms already so there will be people who make up their own spectacular celebration as usual regardless of the ban.

But even with some fun activities continuing, this should be a time to reflect on what July 4 really means―Independence Day. People fought and died for our opportunities to worship as we wish, to speak our minds and stand up for what we believe, and to vote. Yet, how many people take full advantage of those liberties? It's something to think about and how to execute those liberties appropriately.

While you contemplate...

Puzzle #16  What Am I? – Good Things to Eat/Drink
(Note: This puzzle may not display properly)

Creamy                               Crust                             Rare                        Tart                                         
Chocolate or Vanilla           Fruit                              Medium                  Squeezed                
Cone                                   Cream                           Well                         Sugar Needed                                    
                                        

___________                   ___________                   ____________       ____________

Hoagie                              Red                                  Iced                         Jonathan

Po’boy                              Vine Picked                     Black                       Delicious

Hero                                  Birthmarks                      Java/Cup of Joe       Pink Lady                 

____________                 ___________                   ____________       ____________                    


    

Pekoe                               Roma                               Maine                       Cobbler               Green                               Big Boy                           Claws                        Fruit

Iced                                  Grape or Cherry              Boiled                       Georgia

____________                 ___________                 ____________           ___________

Hebrew National              Vin                                  Beef                           Potato 

Foot Long                         Red or White                 Veggie                        Bagged

Grilled                              Aged                               Round                        Fried or Baked

____________                 ___________                 ____________            ___________

Shaved                             Cows                               Fried                           Yellow

Frozen                              White                              Wings                          Cob

Flavored                           Dairy                               Thighs                         Husks

____________                 ___________                   ____________            ___________

Juicy                                Marshmallows                 Big Pitcher                   French

Navel                               Chocolate                         Cherry, Grape, etc.      Italian

Pulp                                 Graham Cracker               2 Quarts                      Wonder

____________                 ___________                   ____________            ___________