Happy 4th!

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This was taken June 24th, outside the library parking lot. I decided to spend the day acting like a tourist. In the end, I couldn't become as pushy and grumpy as they were, so I just enjoyed the tacky shops, the untacky shops and visiting with the owners. I didn't waste too much time with the imported owners, but the real Alaskans were a blast. They were also impressed that I'd spent time in Dillingham.

Juneau's fireworks were last night, on the third and they continued until after midnight, making them the first city in the United States to have fireworks. I don't know how late they lasted because a few minutes after midnight I went to bed. When I woke around 3 a.m. they night sky was clear and silent.

Yes, I was able to watch a good portion of the display from my apartment. Not a bad deal. Fireworks in my pajamas. Hey, isn't that how people view writers?

I wanted to go view the glacier today, but lost track of time. The first week I was here the closet door fell off. I put it by the wall and have tried to ignore it. Today I decided to fix the door. So, with determination, I got it out, looked to see how it was supposed to go into the slots and attempted to replace it. Ten smashed toes later, I went looking for the biggest screw driver I had. Other than a few bruises and a few new ways to rearrange profanity, the door is still not on the closet. It's not leaning against the wall either. No, I didn't toss it out the window either. I cleared a space in the closet and now my closet is storing the damned door that is supposed to hide the contents.

With the exception of the closet door, the bedroom is pretty much finished. My next project was the living room. It's still not done, but it's much closer to how I really want it. I rearranged furniture and tested it for comfort and ease. I think it finally works. Yay!

The poor kitchen was neglected once again.

I spent the fourth cleaning and unpacking. Hope yours was productive and/or fun.