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for as far back as I can remember I have attended this towns birthday celebration, nothing great in this day and age but a monumental treat when I was very young , and exceptionally gratifying as a parent.   They block off 3 city blocks   set up a carnival  have some new bands and usually a washed up country star.  kids have games  street vendors  rides and good food,  this is when most all high school reunions take place  this is where summer love often blooms  and memories are made Ive gone every year, and I went tonite, alone.  NO KIDS  NO WIFE  and I simply despised the event.  Sure there were people I hadnt seen, some spoke some turned away.  There were pretty girls by the handful. all the age of my daughter.  this had always been such a great time of year   now its going to be dismal someday I will grow   someday I will know  til then I keep kickin and screamin and pluggin along til someday