The Lull

I find this time of the year to be one of the most interesting times of the year: the lull that inevitably ensues between Christmas and New Years. Most folks I know are off, or had some time off, around and after Christmas. The office is mostly dead, and it's actually quite nice here today.

Welcome to the lull.

Ours started last Wednesday, when I left work around lunchtime to do some last minute gift and seafood shopping (nice combo!). Most folks I knew were either leaving town that day or had already left. And thus it began! Christmas morning was very pleasant, almost quaint in that it was noticeably quieter than normal. Relaxing! Friday was a little bit busier with all the sales, but the lull was back by Saturday. Sunday showed us some nicer weather - got to even get out and run the nearly 3.5 mile loop at Prospect Park. But something about it, something in the air, suggested that yes, we are in the lull. So don't expect much to happen.

And I for one welcomed the lull. As busy as this city gets, and as great as it is to get away sometimes, the quietness of the city has been greatly appreciated. I assume that's all about to change come tomorrow, but hey, I can say I enjoyed it while it was here.