tomorrow is the fourth...

has it ever occurred to you that we celebrate holidays... the whole nation shuts down... and we really don't even celebrate - or sometimes know - the true meaning of the holiday?

as for the fourth, of course it's independance day. but we've been independent for so long i can see why the true meaning is left adrift in the smoke pouring from backyard grills and in the suds of beer spilling around the pool.

now that i think of it, how could we better celebrate our independence? perhaps a little humbleness... thankfulness. maybe giving up a 'right' for a day just to learn appreciation.

alright... i'm off that soap box.

my friend kelley - the one who took me to meet pink, see american idol finals live - has struck again. with her five little fingers, she's the speed-dial queen of the world! this time it's an exclusive q-100 atlanta party for just 150 people atop b.e.d. atlanta by centennial park for the fireworks show tomorrow night.

that's my plans.

i've been good lately, i think, about keeping in touch with folks. there are still some left on the agenda but i talked to ben the other day as well as some folks from the ship, my sister, my mom, adam - although he's still the same - even joe from way back. probably more to come about him. we'll see.

i'm still loving my job. in fact, i am a trainer and a closer so i've been working with management on re-vamping the duties of servers. should make things a bit easier although it's truly the easiest place i've ever worked.

and - we serve the best food! if you haven't been, you need to make reservations (make sure i'm working...). www.fifthgroup.com... ecco.

alright. i'm about to go grill pork chops. and smoke away some independence early.