August and then some

Currently Reading: The Rule of Four, Caldwell and Thomason, The Institutions of the European Union, Peterson and Shackleton Last Movie Watched: Band of Brothers, 10 part series about World War II, in particular, the 101st Airborne Division, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. Very intense, Very good. August 1st already. It's a mental marker that summer is coming to a close. There is certainly plenty of summer left but it seems like we change, our perspectives on time and life, when August happens.

Back home--Cabin Quest and the Wilke Family Trip occur; two staples in my summer repertoire will be replaced by Fringe Festival shows and the sort. So far, we are schedule to see Kiki & Herb. We are planning on booking the Lady Boys of Bangkok as well. Should be a good month.

I'm committed to losing another stone, so I've given up alcohol for the month. I'd be thrilled for a stone by 31 August, I'll be satisfied with 8 pounds. At 208 now, wish me luck. Correlating with my 'Beer Ban', I'm attempting to quit smoking for the month as well, although I'd prefer to make this ban permanent, we'll see how it goes.

Coming up: We are looking forward to 2 weeks free and clear to travel. Ideally, we'll get to hit Barcelona and other parts of Spain and much of Ireland and Southwest Scotland before 1 September arrives.