The 4th of July

Whoa! It has been a busy week. I worked like 50 hours this week. Got some extra hours at the school. Todd's birthday party at Bennys was a lot fun. The staff at the Providence House took this fine individual out for his birthday. I had a wonderful field trip to the Children's Museum with the kids from the school on Friday. Never thought about all the clever ways adults design things to teach kids new things. Lately, I been thinking about our need as adults to get in touch with our child like creative and fun loving side. It is so easy to get lost in a phase of pseudo-rationality.

Happy Reunification Day to all you Hong Kongers (July 1st). I know Donald Tsang (the new Chief Executive of Hong Kong) will do a great job. Why no fireworks any more on this day? Canada's birthday also falls on July 1st. I'm so glad I get the day off for the 4th of July. America's birthday has gained more meaning after September 11th. The design for the Freedom Tower in New York looks awesome. It really does evoke the feeling of the statue of liberty. I'm debating going on a hike on the 4th of July. The bbq comes out during all American festivals. I take pride in celebrating all American festivals. Get to view the Denver fireworks this year as opposed to the Englewood fireworks in previous years. Wasn't Live 8 wonderful! Good to see the globe so united in fighting poverty. My cousin Reuben comes Wednesday night so I am eager to show him the sights around Colorado. Reuben leaves Sunday morning. Have not seen him since 1991. Reuben is from Manchester, UK and currently studying to be a medical doctor. Planning my vacation in Philly. Hope I get to see the ocean again. Later my fellow aliens.