I'm going down to New York this weekend to enjoy the 4th of July in the company of my best old friend Ben. I will depart shortly after work by Chinatown bus, then attempt to make my way to a family friend's residence on Manhattan's upper west side. For future reference: the official MTA has a crowded real-geography map, while nycsubway.org has a much clearer map which distorts real shapes and sizes but emphasizes subway distance instead.

If you'll be in New York this weekend, give me a call on my mobile phone at (857) 928-3028.