Morning service at the Oakland Center for Spiritual Living which was fantastic. Awesome music by Susan’s friend Nadine Risha;  very global and vibey mix of chant-y, Sanskrit mood music and some serious Barbra, too (“A Piece of Sky”). They do this thing where they welcome newcomers, asking...

Breakfast with Susan at Cafe Divine. Lunch at a $5 Thai place. Spa Visit via Dan’s gift certificate at Burke Williams (upscale serene although slightly disturbing that it’s on the 5th floor of a mall). Beach walk with Belle and Susan (2 frisbees lost to the current.) Dinner with Susan at La Med...

Belle and I drove from LA up to SF in one blissful journey.  Traffic was cooperative.  The city was gorgeous and covered by fog.  Dinner with Susan (aka SARK) as we settled into the Magic Cottage. While waiting for Susan to return from her haircut, I was outside.  This lovely lady parked in front overheard...