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[rm]

The headache and associated issues (it was like this combo migraine, sinus and tension headache) have finally gone. Nothing north of my shoulders hurts, and that's glorious.

Just about everything south of my shoulders hurts though -- a combination of lots of walking, sunburn and other activities. That's pretty damn okay too.

Today we are going to the beach. Yesterday we rowboated in Central Park, strolled, had good dinner, came home with the plan of going 'round the corner to see fireworks and then discovered, WHOOPS, they moved to the other river. So Patty encouraged me to go out, was quite sure it would be fine and the crowds wouldn't overwhelm us and was right. We had an amazing view, lying on a lawn at night, and I always forget how damn martial fireworks are. They get me in a place, not of patriotism, but of the tenuousness of existence.

Friday we spent first doing an errand to the West Side and having a snack at the cafe on the pier behind Lincoln Center, and then went down to Soho for snacks and shopping of the oddest and broadest variety imaginable.

To continue telling this out of order, last night after the fireworks, we made mayo-free potato salad and miniature gluten-free chocolate-chip muffins for the beach.

I've needed these three days more than I can describe.

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[redstapler.livejournal.com]

They get me in a place, not of patriotism, but of the tenuousness of existence.

That's where they got me this year, too.

[rm.livejournal.com]

Understandably. BTW, if this is all still transpiring on the UES and you need to get away from it but be in the nabe, let us know.

[redstapler.livejournal.com]

UH on 33rd and 1st.

Close enough for hasty cab rides, maybe?

[rm.livejournal.com]

Totally. We'll be out during the day today (once I get her out of beach -- but it's on both of our flight paths during the days and evening, so just holler if you need a break).

[redstapler.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I will do.

[erin-trying.livejournal.com]

The Central Park Boathouse? My brother-in-law might have taken in your boat! He's 6'3-4" with long buzz of blond hair.

[marchek.livejournal.com]

I always forget how damn martial fireworks are. They get me in a place, not of patriotism, but of the tenuousness of existence.

I'm thinking back to those fireworks that took us by surprise last August in Chicago. That was such an bizarre and amazing evening.

I'm glad you and Patty have had a great weekend. Three days of rest has done me a world of good as well.

Any luck with tracking down a source for CoE this coming week?

[marchek.livejournal.com]

If you need an alternate UES place to crash or just take a break feel free to give me a call as well.

[rm.livejournal.com]

NO idea, working on it.

And yeah, those fireworks were amazing. Such a perfect moment.

tell me this

[newwaytowrite.livejournal.com]

I was wondering how it is handled in the US when the 4th falls on a Saturday or Sunday? Do different workplaces choose the day off they give employees (who normally do the Monday -Friday gig)?

What happens if it falls mid week?