John’s Ramblings

I transplanted myself to the Pacific Northwest 34 years ago in order to attend a college there. As a way to convince myself that I didn’t miss 80 degree days in November, I have always told myself that:

• “having seasons is cool”
• “green is good, even if it is a layer of moss on your car”
• “palm trees are boring”
• “yes, it rains a lot, but it is not the sort of rain that gets you wet”

Hogwash. I’m contemplating the glint of sunshine off the hotel pool at the moment.  If only I could be this bored all the time. As I contemplate the day ahead here in the Greater Los Angeles area, the forecast is for sunshine and 85 degrees today. It is November4th. Boring, my ass. Sure, the hillsides catch fire every year, but we have fires in Washington too. I’m wishing I’d packed my Lemond, so I could take a ride out in the valley somewhere, or maybe head down to my old stomping grounds in Palos Verdes. Alas, that is not to be, so I’ll have to suffer through cabin-fever here by the pool. Someone bring me a drink with an umbrella, so I can drown my sorrows.

Today is “brunch day” for the Calnans. Mom and Dad go to brunch every Sunday at the Market City Caffe in Burbank. There’s good food, great service, and a string quartet. The windows will be open to the patio and street because it’s warm. Being Los Angeles, there will be plenty of interesting people-watching to be had as well.

Tomorrow will be that whole messy “back to the cold weather” thing. It’s awkward to step off a plane in shorts and sandals when everyone else in the airport is in long pants and coats. The shuttle bus to the car can get a bit chilly as well.

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