Last Tuesday our neighborhood enjoyed a cookout, organized by one of our more gregarious neighbors. Traffic was averted and several blocks were barricaded so that we had the use of driveways for grilling and the street where tables and chairs were set up. It was arranged so that we brought our own meat or entree, but we all contributed to the feast: appetizers, salads, and desserts. Three police cars, two fire trucks, and paramedics arrived during the celebration to mingle with the kids and to have a little fun themselves. Tomorrow I'll show you more photos of the festivities.