First thing this morning, I reached into my backpack for a clean t-shirt. Oops. I had a stack of about six t-shirts . . . and they never got put into the backpack! Luckily, I had one that I sometimes use for sleeping. It's still clean. The other days I'm just going to have to stink! Sorry!
Saturday morning, I went to breakfast with Edie, her brother Ralph and his wife Ruth, and Ralph's daughter Vickie. I met "Uncle" Ralph and Vickie when I was about sixteen years old at my friend Karen's parent's condo in Mammoth. I had a great time with them. Ruth is also a writer and so I had a connection with her, which was nice.
Dylan, Karen's twenty-something son, stopped by to see his grandmother, Edie. I haven't seen him for many years. Although he is unorthodox with multiple piercings and tattoos and even an implant, he is one of the most incredible "kids" I've ever met. At eighteen years of age, he decided *on his own* that he needed to go to detox. He completed the program and although it's been a really tough road, he is still clean after many years. What a great kid!
The reason I went to LA (after I swore I'd never return when my Mom moved to Maine) was to attend my Aunt Claire's book signing party. The really cool thing is that she had it at a fancy place that was within walking distance of Edie's house. So, I walked.
Even though I had told my aunt that I *might* come, she was totally surprised . . . and excited . . . to see me. I got to see cousins that I hadn't seen in about forty years. Their comment to my aunt later . . . she has matured! Duhhh! I'm menopausal, guys! But, don't forget, I'm still a wild child!!
After the party, I went back to Aunt Claire's with her sons and their adult children. It was interesting being with family again . . . it happens so seldom these days!
Sunday, I had a very nice lunch with Edie at a great Mexican restaurant, and then spent the afternoon with my Aunt Claire. A good time was had by all!
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