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* I was a bit shocked at the number of bounce-back e-mails from subscribers who were out of the office this morning. Comments have been lagging all morning and, while I no longer track my site’s traffic, my ScribbleLive program indicates visitors are down by well more than a third.

I was wondering the other day what would happen this week because the 4th is on a Wednesday. I suppose lots of folks took Monday and Tuesday off. I was thinking about maybe taking off Wednesday, Thursday and maybe Friday. I still haven’t decided yet. But I do believe I’m gonna take it a bit easy today (unless something big breaks, of course).

Anyway, how are things looking at your office?

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:28 am

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Office? What’s an “office”? I’ve been retired for several years, so mine consists of the room where I have my computer. My cats don’t know the difference between holidays and any other day, as long as they’re fed.

I am enjoying the cooler weather, and a nice breeze off the lake, after several days of “extreme temperature” warnings.

Take some time off, Rich, you deserve a break.

Comment by JoanP Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:34 am
Schools are dead in the summer, only office staff and admin.

Comment by JS Mill Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:40 am
The only person on my floor.

Comment by UISer Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:45 am
I know a few taking off today and tomorrow, one person is taking off the the 3rd-6th, but most of us are here.

Comment by Perrid Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:46 am
Things are quiet here - but still a few huddled around the coffeepot.

Comment by FloggingMolly17 Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:47 am
4th is Wednesday. Perfect opportunity for long-weekend parlay on either end.

Comment by wordslinger Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:51 am
Quiet as a Church Mouse.

Comment by Saluki Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:54 am
More of a repair shop than an office here, but pretty much full. Wife’s a state worker, says it’s empty where she’s at though.

Comment by Lester Holt’s Mustache Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:55 am
The north drive at the Capitol is as sparse as a downtown Springfield restaurant at night on a non-session day.

Comment by Exclamation Point Deleted Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:55 am
I’m distracted today, but in a constructive way.

Lots of people today, for me, trying to tie up loose ends and heading out after tomorrow.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:59 am
take the week off, at your age you need all the rest you can get..

Comment by Not Rich Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:01 am
==4th is Wednesday. Perfect opportunity for long-weekend parlay on either end.==

Or both ends! Traffic looked to be a little light. I just assumed some of the regulars slept in! lol

Comment by A guy Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:02 am
Escape from the heat, from politics, from just about everything this week:) With the holiday in the middle of the week, it really messes with work. Take some time off, Rich. There’ll be plenty of politicking over the 4th to catch up on next week:)

Comment by Anon221 Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:03 am
Brazil beat Mexico 2-0.

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:07 am
Let’s talk about GovJunk — friend of vets appeal. Maybe everyone is mourning your apparent agreement that big fair events went the way of the dial phones & deadwood papers.

Comment by Annonin' Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:14 am
It’s an absolute riot/mayhem at the aid office.
We had a power outage last week
And we have several hundred people
Applying for replacement food stamps.
I’m thinking calling my union sister
At SW correctional
We could use the gear.
Crazy

Comment by Honeybear Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:15 am
Half my office is on vacation.

Comment by Anonish Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:26 am
All but one present and accounted for. Traffic was mercifully light this morning - I love when that happens.

Comment by Chicago Cynic Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:31 am
Rich,

The last time July 4th fell on Wednesday (2012), you had planned on taking at least through the holiday off. The only exceptions were 6/30/2012 posts regarding Gov. Quinn’s FY13 budget actions, and a 7/2/2012 post regarding a Derrick Smith hearing.

https://capitolfax.com/2012/06/29

You returned on 7/9/2012 (the Monday after that year’s 4th): https://capitolfax.com/2012/07/09

And need we say more about the week of Wednesday, July 4th in 2007.

Comment by Leatherneck Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:40 am
Business as usual on my end but later in the week may be a different story.

Comment by frisbee Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:42 am
Thanks, Leatherneck. That was a fun look back.

Since I just took a vacation, I didn’t feel right about taking off this week. Always a lot to post about on Monday because of the backlog of late Friday/weekend news, but I’m thinking, barring any surprises, Tuesday through Friday are gonna be sssssllllllooooooowwwwwwwwwww.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 11:50 am
It’s business as usual in my small state office.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 12:12 pm
Most of the buildings on the WIU Macomb campus lost power this morning. Most are back up, although the main administrative building is still down and has sent all employees that work there home for the day.

So that’s fun 🙄

Comment by Colonel Rock's Hat Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 12:30 pm
Chicago city traffic was light and fast this morning. A full office here today though. But that’ll change Wed-Fri.

Comment by Left Leaner Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 12:37 pm
–Since I just took a vacation, I didn’t feel right about taking off this week.–

Dude, summer days are precious in this fakakta climate. Take ‘em when you can get ‘em.

Comment by wordslinger Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 1:17 pm
The retirement office was pretty slim today. The coffe club was down half its members. Looks like tomatos will be late as we await the next full moon. BLT’s w/o the T just mot the same. Since the garden is my summer office, I thought I would give a report.

Comment by blue dog dem Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 1:33 pm
My office always looks like a ghost town now since so many have transferred out, retired or died.

Comment by Me Again Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 1:52 pm
Things are so slow here, I’m gonna take a nap.

Oh, did I mention I’m retired?

I can’t afford nine houses or a Gold Coast mansion, but it’s still a swell life.

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 1:53 pm
Two people I normally interact with are off this week, but other than that, a full roster at the office.

Comment by Lunchbox Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 1:53 pm
Still working out of the office at home until the Minneapolis office is expanded. Last night was exciting when my desktop caught on fire, but the pace of my e-mails today is higher than normal largely because everyone is out starting tomorrow and Wednesday.

Comment by ArchPundit Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 2:05 pm
dead–very little going on

Comment by Eire17 Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 2:06 pm
Poor Japan, that was a tough one.

Comment by Rutro Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 3:34 pm
Utter chaos. I have way too much work and not enough time. Hopefully other people will be out of the office this week (clients and opposing counsel) to allow me to get caught up.

Comment by Gooner Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 5:24 pm
Catch Sale mowing down the Baby Bombers in the Bronx the other day in the link below.

This is the kid Don Cooper said had to stay in the bullpen because he was immature and that his arm was bound to fall off due to his freakish, violent contortions.

Kenny Williams said, “so what? He throws strikes that batters can’t hit. Put him back in the rotation until they can.”

sox-vs-yankees/2018/06/30/530639#game_state=final,game_tab=videos,game=530639

Comment by wordslinger Monday, Jul 2, 18 @ 10:38 pm