not so Grand Old Party

 First Mitch McConnell, now Lindsey Graham. Two old white Trump lapdogs are no longer with us. Yes, we need new, energetic young people of all colors to lead our nation back to Democracy. 

Sept. 14th ~ mark all calendars everywhere

 (LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2026) Nominations for the 78th Emmy® Awards were announced today from the Wolf Theatre in the Saban Media Center. The live ceremony was hosted by Emmy winner Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) and Emmy winner Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) along with Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego.

Among nominations for acclaimed performers such as Steve Carell (Rooster), Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear), Harrison Ford (Shrinking), Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses) and Michelle Pfeiffer (Margo’s Got Money Troubles), a slew of new faces and breakout performances were recognized including Taylor Dearden (The Pitt), Chase Infiniti (The Testaments), Sarah Pidgeon (Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette) and Connor Storrie (Saturday Night Live).

friends and Etruscans

 Chris and Mark like to stay at the Seal Rock Inn when they visit from San Luis Obispo and I was happy to meet them there for a very fine breakfast yesterday. Then, as promised, I visited the Legion and said hello to my old Rodin pals in the middle photo.  I should have been enthralled with the Etruscan exhibit, but I was only vaguely impressed. Do watch the video first, if you go. The bottom photo is from the women's bathroom. You are welcome.

not my idea of heaven

 Tomorrow I will report on today's breakfast at Seal Rock Inn and then I am pushing myself to see The Etruscans at the Legion of Honor. Breakfast will be wonderful ~ the rest? Well, we shall see. We must see. We support the arts and we try to educate our wee brains. Plus clean bathrooms at the LOH. 👏

a sterling gift

 My neighbors Rob and Heidi brought this delightful fork to me after their recent road trip across the country. It is just so wonderful that I might have to plan a dinner party just so I can use it. So cool.

9,000 steps

 Good walking weather yesterday and behold this over zealous garden on York Street. Barely room to walk on the sidewalk and that is fine with me. There are people who were just born to get their hands in dirt and although I am not one of them, I am very glad they exist. Especially in a crowded city. 

new, healthy (!) addiction

 Neighbor Cristina introduced me to the Golden (well, yellow) Kiwi which is sweeter than the green variety. So far I've only found them at Costco, but I haven't really looked elsewhere. Filled with Vitamin C and easy to scoop and so tasty. Try 'em!