Swealtering paresseuse in place of patriotism. Thoughts of mother, brother & motherland (& father's iPad, dinner last night in the childhood home, valley summer). Back in the city, long weekend of our native land, the cat naps in front of the oscilating fan while I watch 9 hours/episodes of Mad Men Season 3. Blinds drawn, underwear & ginger ale. The summer issue of Art Forum, pages sticking to my fingers. Back to Sterling Cooper before the fireworks begin.