Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, there was a large gathering in Elmwood park here in Omaha. The place was happening with commercialistic values and almost not a parking space to be found. Cars parked every which way, crushing vegetation and turning the park into a parking lot. We on bikes had to survive the maze of wheeled metal cages in order to take part in the festivities. I had 3 or 4 screw drivers during brunch, so I wasn't quite on top of my game. 

I'm not saying the festivities weren't all for a good cause, but it just seems like a strange way to go about it. I'd prefer something quieter and with a whole lot less people. And beer. All in all, it was great to see a bunch of friends and hang out on a nice day. I should have hung out longer.

I went home and fell asleep afterwards then woke up about 10, ran 7 miles and clinked mugs with the neighbors. About 3.30 in the morning, I rode over to Jon & Amanda's and listened to crazy stories from my brother's past. It's amazing I ever survived growing up with all the crazy shit that went down around me-- most of it without me even blinking an eye at! I was never left beside the road with my ween in my hand, however.