Surprisingly mild

It's a surprisingly mild and mellow day here in central NJ, perfectly tolerable as long as the absence of AC is offset by a no shirt policy. There's a soft breeze and birdie melodies complement home improvement percussion and the occasional growl of a Shelby Cobra driven by some cocky investment banker or his spawn. And normal cars too. Mostly women walk the sidewalks of my street, some with strollers, some with high school art projects.

I understand that the Durham Bulls will be hosting the Norfolk Tides next Tuesday night (7/24). The Grouse is intrigued by this development, and has directed his administrative team to make all necessary arrangements to assure his attendance.