Booking a flight to Michigan was so aggravating. Each week the schedules were different. And when I finally decided when to go, one flight was $1400.

I did not book that plane.

I was rear-ended as I drove, ironically, to a doctor’s appointment. I was pushed into the car in front of me. Subsequent pain from where the seat belt held me in.

First accident when I was driving.

The hurricane Hillary and a 5.1 earthquake hit southern California at the same time. Everyone I spoke to had no damage. The climate does continue to change and challenge us.

Relief for now.

Isaac returned from his 239 mile walk on the John Muir Trail. He said he hitchhiked for the first time and drank alcohol for the first time. The whole journey was fabulous.

Growing up.

Our dinner group is going to Napa tonight for a meal prepared by our friends there. They sometimes forget and do not show up where we are meeting. We are remaining optimistic this time.

We will find a restaurant, if worse comes to worse.

When Julie travels, she always confers with Carrie about what clothing to take. Carrie is not available this time, so Julie told me to anticipate a call from her. I choose not to. I am advocating Ari, my 15-year-old grandson who has a vast array of talents.

I await their call so I can inform them of how I have offered their services.

By the time you read this, Isaac will be back from his 23 day excursion on the John Muir Trail. He went with two friends. It required extensive planning on their part. He is doing what he loves, immersing in the outdoors.

He did not get this from me.

I have been driving a lot lately. Took an unexpected trip to SF. I knew I was getting lower on gas than normal, but I would not get gas for four more days because I buy at Costco, my Thursday venture. I was down to one bar, but I made it.

Risk taker, at last.

Carrie and I saw each other three times in one week. We also talk each morning for a few minutes.

We have never run out of things to say.

The members of the Erik, Ellen, Isaac, and Ari family have traveled a lot recently. Paris, Cazadero home, Canada, camp, John Muir Trail, Eugene. I could focus on always wishing them a good journey.

I focus on welcoming them home instead.