Morning Coffee

At around 9:30 every day, I sit down for coffee with Ken Kilar to discuss the important matters of the moment. On this day we talked about how we don't get enough sleep.

Dave's House

My good friend Dave Diamond just bought a really cool pad in Atwater. It's got good bones, plenty of character and a great yard, so I'm very happy for him...and very envious. Meanwhile, we're still living in our tiny apartment. Last night as I brushed my teeth in the dark, I felt ants crawling up my arm.

Wildfire

Here's the view from my office in downtown L.A. That big cloud on the horizon is a wildfire caused when a red-tailed hawk flew into some power lines.

Agassi

Sarah and I watched Andre Agassi win his 800th match last night. There was a woman right in front of us with a big hat, but we managed to see around her.

Hollywood Blvd.

Today Willa and I walked down Hollywood Blvd. and visited the ghosts of all the old stars. Willa was unimpressed until I pointed to Judy Garland's handprints in the cement at Grauman's Chinese Theater and said, "Look, it's Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz." Then she got into it.

We posed for a picture with an Elmo who smelled like a brewery. He was also wearing a fanny pack, into which he stuffed the dollar he required as his fee.

4th of July

Celebrated the 4th in great American style - had a parade - ate a hotdog - rented a movie - fell asleep.

Prince

A few weeks ago I awoke to learn that a neighbor had died in a fire. Prince was his name. I never met him, but I saw him a few times. He watered his grass a lot, used the old finger-in-the-hose method, no need for fancy lawn sprinklers. Prince was 94 years old and would've turned 95 a few days later.

Nantucket

Just back from a relaxing week on Nantucket. Like most vacations, much time was spent eating and drinking. Lots of lobster, clams, crabs, wine, vodka, gin, beer, etc... Check out my pictures for all the highlights.