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Went walking around Liberty Park for the first time in awhile.  First time I had visited since the oil leak fiasco... which is still slowly coming along, but not 100% and makes me really sad now that the problem has hit - literally - so close to home.  Anyway!  It's a gorgeous day out today and I had a great time and almost wanted to just keep going around and around but decided that 4 miles was plenty.  There were a few interesting/awesome characters at the park today (as usual) and now that I'm home, I thought I'd write a few of the best ones little anonymous notes from myself:

Dear Veteran Roller Skating Dancing Singing Dude,

Never have I witnessed someone having as much fun on old-school roller skates.  You were jammin' to your tunes via those sweet spins and moves on your skates, all while singing aloud and waving at everyone you passed - myself included, each of the 4+ times you passed me.  I could tell that Short Asian Man who was rollerblading behind you was jealous of your speed, talent, and charisma.  And your skates.  And your hat.  And your short shorts.  I look forward to seeing a future performance from you in the future.  And thank you for serving our country.

Yours,
Amanda

Dear Sunburned Toothpick-Limbed Thick Shirtless Short Man,

Can I buy you some sunscreen and aloe vera?  When you ran passed me all I could think about was how much your skin must be in pain.  And how short your shorts were.  And the fact that your t-shirt was in your hand and not on.  It also amazed me that your short legs and arms were barely there, they were so skinny!  You were pretty speedy though...  Keep it up.  Consider sunscreen.

Sincerely,
Amanda

Dear "Reading" Wheelchair Guy,

You need to spruce up your "staring at the running women" skills.  Clearly you weren't reading your book, nor did you make much of an effort to even pretend you were.  Maybe consider not sitting so close to the path, or wearing sunglasses, or not moving your head so obviously when staring at the running women.  Then again, you are a man... and I can't think of a man who successful ogles at women unnoticeably... so maybe you're off the hook...

You're welcome,
Amanda

Dear Biker Dad With The Cute Little Bike-Riding Kiddos,

What a great way to spend Father's Day!  Your kids are adorable and you guys seemed to be having the best time!  I loved following you guys for that short time and wish that I had spent my morning biking around with my dad!  Too cute.  Happy Father's Day.

Cheers,
Amanda

"Essential yet appealed, carry all your thoughts across an open field."  ~Augustana, Boston