celebrate good times?

I think I'm going to Mt. Washington for Greg's 4th of July party. His band is going to play (Rough Church). It's a block party, street closed off at 3 pm, etc. It should be relaxed and pleasant, because Mt. Washington is a neighborly neighborhood.

The Fourth is a weird time for me for the last few years, and especially a Costa Mesa 4th of July is something I don't much want this year.

If anyone else feels like going, ping me. It's a nice buncha people.

And yes, I am listening to the Very Best of Hall & Oates. I'm not sure why, because I usually hate hate haaaaate this kind of slick R&B pop, but I've always liked those guys.

Quote of the day

In SMS from hotelsamurai who isn't having the best week:

"God never closes a door without punching a puppy in the balls."

Bright Red Lake

Volcanic Lake Turns Red (from the Sydney Morning Herald)