Article: The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va., Mike Gruss column: What will you do with your work week? Here's my plan.

Byline: Mike Gruss

Jul. 4--IT'S A NATIONAL holiday. Which is great.

Except it's on a Wednesday. For lots of people, that means spending the next two days in the office while everyone else is out enjoying a five-day weekend. Must be nice.

If you're stuck finishing the awkward workweek, here are my recommendations on how to spend your time.

DAY ONE

10:47 a.m. Walk in, talking loudly about the early morning meeting you just left. Do not actually attend an early morning meeting.

10:55 a.m. Start coughing violently, without covering your mouth, when someone says, "I know it's only Thursday for you, but since I'm taking ...

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