Birthdays

A friend of mine is having a surprise 50th birthday party today. Of course, she doesn’t know about it yet. She doesn’t even know I have a blog, so she isn’t hearing about it from me! Happy birthday, Mary! Then again, maybe she knows about my blog, and I’ve spoiled the surprise… Hmmm.

Today in Hollywood

This morning, everything was miraculously cleaned away from the party. The sun was out and sparkling, and I dragged my eyelids awake. As I stood waiting for my car by the front door, I watched a guy also lounging around the place, waiting for who knows what, who was obviously going for that Jack-Nicholson-with-a-hangover look. Continue reading Today in Hollywood

Hellboy afternoon

I have narrowly avoided a trip to Columbus, to the Governor’s house. Garden party. Bunch of Republicans. I feel such a sense of relief. I love the governor and his wife — they’re great people. I just don’t feel like hanging around them in their official capacities. But they’re welcome at our house for beer Continue reading Hellboy afternoon