our cats are really astonishingly calm despite the fireworks

I know we are calm, which helps, but they basically act normal and I don't get the idea being calm helps other people's pets?

Shar even came over and watched some out the window with me

the same way she would usually come over to see what I'm looking at

I feel like the cats feel about teh same way we do about the fireworks: the constant booming and popping is kind of annoying, but not scary

(though I doubt they appreciate watching as much)

people in this neighborhood combined must spend thousands on fireworks

I just can't imagine either spending that much or wanting to spend hours and hours setting off fireworks. but OTOH, I appreciate the free show

it's not as coordinated as a pro display, but I also don't feel any need to go to a crowded public display somewhere for July 4 or NYE