Dads 70th celebration was today, and Twas a smashing success! The crowd was quite large, food was great, the weather was perfect, the dogs got along, the patio was a wonderful entertaining space…it really worked out well. I think Dad felt very celebrated. I hope so,...

Drove all day today, pretty much. ‘Twas long! But Scott and I chatted the whole way, which made the time pass. I’m exhausted now, of course…but it was a good day. I think I’m gonna go read for a bit. Night night.

Reporting, once again, from my brother’s basement…which, once again, is the most cozy, temperature-perfect place in the house. How does everyone (especially in LA) not know this: it’s cool in the summer and still cool but not freezing in the winter. Just have to keep...