Toughest Part of Live Blogging...

... is dealing with two bassets that are sensitive to fireworks. I got the poor things drugged up, but they still want to climb on me - not for protection, just seems like they go for higher ground.

Think I'm crazy? Here's what pet owners have to deal with when it's fireworks time.

When it's city/town fireworks, I understand. When it's the legal ones here in Connecticut, fine (if you're a neighbor though, please be considerate), when someone gets M-80s and blows stuff up, I don't get it.