July 3rd, 2012 → 4:29 am
“Now these hot days is the mad blood stirring.” – Romeo and Juliet
We’ve had 100 degree temperatures for over a week now in St. Louis. I hear it’s even worse in other parts of the Midwest and in the eastern United States. 1.7 million people apparently don’t have any power. I don’t know if it’s the heat to blame, but I haven’t been able to sleep for a few nights now. Awake at around three in the morning, drinking coffee and eating cookies by four. I sure hope something breaks soon and I can get a cool and complete night’s rest…zzzz….
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July 1st, 2012 → 7:50 am
“There’s not a minute of our lives should stretch
Without some pleasure now.” – Antony and Cleopatra
It’s weird now that I have tenure and am only working a normal work week. I find it almost difficult to relax and enjoy a lazy summer day. But what is life for? What does it matter if I work an extra hour, or sit in the sun an extra hour? I know my husband, my baby, and even Shakespeare all seem to be telling me to chill and take some pleasure now and again. Maybe I’ll try it today…
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