04 July 2008

fireworks and the fourth


a rainy morning inaugurates the 4th of july - the first one that we've actually spent at home in some time ... it seems as if we're always traveling on this day, so it's nice to wake up to a quiet house and even a light drizzle.

this year an energy exists (energy crisis too!) - maybe a frantic energy - which we are sure is brought on by 'feeling behind the eight ball' since november. firmly back on track and in the saddle, jane and i take stock and realize that (whether it's actually true or just a sensation) we need to somehow get ahead. jane is really back to her old self and feels terrific, and we are in fact relaxed and rested. we've kind of journeyed through these various stages, coupled with seeing the kids grow exponentially day by day, and now sense that it's our moment to be selfishly proactive. or perhaps selfish is the wrong adjective - probably just proactive in general. work (most important for mental sanity right now). diet and exercise (well under way). health (check - all tests and meds in progress). house (organize and revamp as required). friends (see spontaneously). film and cinema (catch up). new york (explore - see waterfall project, drink copious amount of wine a dark, hip bars in the evening).

it's a tall order, but will prove to be an exciting and interesting time in the summer months. it's all ours, and we're looking forward to grabbing the moment and making the most out of it ...

independence day takes on a whole new meaning! happy 4th ...

h

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