The last week of July, we went to theater festivals in Canada with Liesl's father and brother. Good times, but nine plays in five days was a lot; it ended up being the least relaxing vacation that I can remember in some time. (The plays weren't the only reason: working through Democracy of Objects and an external event I had on my mind both played a role.)

Two days after we got back, my parents showed up, staying for a week. And then we had a day off, and then Liesl's mother and her mother's husband showed up for half a week. Several days off after that, but we just got an invite to a party the following weekend. And then, the weekend after that, I leave for PSL, which I'll be at for a week.

I'm very glad that the first Monday in September is Labor Day. Right now, I'd be perfectly happy if we didn't plan anything social at all next month...