Shots from the Lip

 I simply never got around to writing yesterday - no big deal - nothing vital to say yesterday, anyway. What I probably would have written is that I finally have my Kobo e-book reader working the way I want it to (but for the Google additions that will have to wait for TianTian to get here).  Anyhow, I am currently doing all my reading on the Kobo, having discovered that while Kobo Plus is a waste of time, simply getting a book from Kobo is as easy as from Kindle.....and at the same exact price as Kindle!  Thus, a better e-book reader gets my use.... What I am reading:  1929  - Sorkin gets the reader involved with his writing - and parallels between then and now are abundant for warning...... The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay - I read it when first published....but knowing that there's an opera now, I want to re-read before seeing how it goes as an opera....... Farrenheit 451 - yes, I read it once but now that this will be the first book covered in the...

 A dark, thermal shirt was not enough.....the Dodger jacket made it comfortable and I took a morning walk to Trader Joe's for hummus and a melon (chosen by their produce people as the pineapples were still too fresh). It'll be in the low 70s today, with a clear sky.  The past two days it was in the low 80s - and afternoon walks were sublime!  Yesterday I took my Leica Grip in my back pocket and it remained there throughout the entirety of my approximately 90 minute walk.  I feel confident with the Leica software on my iPhone and have basically set it to two different lens settings that I can either comfortably switch between with the grip or try something else.  Prior to taking out the grip, I charge it, not knowing for sure the degree of consumption because I have no idea how to turn the grip off after having turned it on and using it.........hey, whatever works and this seems to satisfactorily work!  This week it is time to get back to my Rollei 35AF!

 Just a couple of weeks ago we were freezing our collective asses off in the not so wee small hours of the morning as the sun rose in the east and settled for the day upon coastal California and Santa Monica. And then, yesterday and today:  It was 14 degrees C at 8:30am and while it will not be as warm today as it was yesterday, that 26 degree afternoon, yesterday, was wonderful for a walk - a long walk in the sun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yesterday morning, the runners, riders, walkers and skaters were all out and until I got past Venice on the bike paths, it was really a bother.......today everyone was sleeping and the solitude in sun was great! I've been 'productive' this morning......we'll do some reading this afternoon and do one additional photoshoot with the Leica Grip today....then it'll be time to start with the Rollei 35AF again.....and hopefully.........??!!?

 Yesterday was a busy day that could have gone bad.  Katherine either lost her phone or that phone was stolen from her.  She had it at Trader Joe's by the papayas.  the store tried calling - no answer. I spent a half hour cancelling two credit cards.  We then went to Spectrum to put a hold on her phone until the actual cell phone is replaced. Just for the hell of it, while at Spectrum, I tried Katherine's number again:  someone answered at the Modelo display where Katherine actually had left her phone but with the ringer turned off so no one could hear if there was an incoming call.  But the vibrator on her phone worked and someone answered my call! Found!! Today in my comedy class, I am watching a millenial stand-up.......I have not laughed or chuckled - this stuff, while funny for some, is basically boring for me.....such is life.

 I read The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay years ago.  I really do not remember it outer than knowing what it was about.  Two years ago, Los Angeles Opera was supposed to host the premiere production of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.  Alas, they ran out of funds.  This year the premiere took place in NYC at the Metropolitan Opera.  While the critics were mixed, the opera sold out - a new generation of opera goers turned out in sufficient numbers that there will be four additional performances next month. I got my Kobo reader working again and discovered that while re-newing Kobo Plus is a complete waste of time, ordering individual books are priced similarly to Kindle and I like this reader better so I am reading Kavalier and Clay again.........on my Kobo. Mel Spitz is a 96 year-old infusion patient that Katherine sees on Mondays.  She had me autograph a book for him.  He gave her his single copy of a memoir he wrote for his...

 About a month ago, a night crew came to our local CVS and did a complete re-vamp of their ailses and operations, primarily for the bottles of vitamins, supplements, et al that are now the central, main aisle of the store and it is confusing as hell. I went there this morning to get pharmaceuticals for both Katherine and me.......and commented to the pharmacist that I can't find a fucking thing there anymore.  She 'welcomed' me to the club - none of the daytime staff can find anything anymore, either......such is life..... There's a noon screening of Is This Thing On at Century City tomorrow.  Can I make it there after class to see one of the four films I am interested in seeing (or 3, now, that Ann Lee is off the list)? AND......Friday morning, if I am able to get up early, I will go to the Pantry for breakfast prior to my LA Phil concert that morning.