I should mention the fireworks. There are many. Very close. After getting the distinct feeling that I was in a war zone, I retreated to my office (under the stairs... no real windows.... shielded on two sides by brick walls... the closest thing to a bunker I have.) From here it just sounds like an army of woodpeckers trying to get in my front door.

Driving home last night I got a great view of the city fireworks over the city skyline. I think I like them best when they are so far away they're silent.