My four day holiday has come to an end.

I enjoyed the time off - I ate too much, drank too much and didn't sleep enough. I watched a few movies in between watching baseball games, got to read the whole paper every day, took long walks and longer drives in my car.

Next holiday is Labor Day, September 4th.

I'm quite sure that after enduring July's heat and the dog days of summer in August, I will be more than ready for a three day weekend by then.

So in between it's back to the routine. I'll just make my upper lip stiff and carry on.

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For my fellow Americans and fans of fireworks:


Enjoy!

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, AMERICA!


Have fun, but be safe.

Let's see... today I:

Worked out

Showered and shaved

Went to the store for bread

Visited my buddy who runs a record store

Bought a couple of used books at the college book store

Had lunch

Watched a movie

Surfed the 'net.

Later, I plan to:

Grill

Watch a baseball game and

Drink a couple of beers.

Then:

Watch another movie before

going to bed.

Nice day!

It's been quite a while since I've seen a day like today:

82 degrees, low humidity, a light breeze and not one cloud in the sky.

See ya later!

I listen to the Mother's at work talking about what Angels their children are.

It reminds me of experiences I had growing up. All of the Mothers bragging about their children, who were straight "A" students, All Star athletes and who donated time to helping those less fortunate through church or civic programs. Always home on time and never a bit of trouble.

I always thought that was so funny... I skipped school, drank and did drugs with those same kids. Some kids are really good at fooling their parents, I guess. My Dad was like me growing up... school was easy and he just wanted to have fun. He outgrew those devices and became a pillar of society.

Me? It took a little longer. I'm no pillar, but I try to be good now. Most people outgrow those urges... it's simply a part of growing up.

I take all of those comments now with a grain of salt. No child is perfect... we all rebel against something sometime. It's a part of becoming an adult.

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9 hours from now I start my four day holiday from work.


YOWZA!

My sore back has progressed to the point where I could do some light yoga and a bit of a workout today.

Fingers crossed!

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Lucky Bart!