Rain, Fires, and Groovies' Hats

Ernie took me out for a drink after work last night. We sat and talked. I bitched about stupid things, he listened, made jokes, got me peanuts. Our friends Roger and Ceal came and sat next to us and we all laughed a lot. Lord but evenings like that help. The rain sounded heavenly as we drove home. Despite the ups and downs of life things are pretty good and my family reminds me of that. Right now my main worry is for our beloved friends Jim and Diana Eyre in Sonoma as the California fires come close to them. Worries like that put everything in perspective. Sending my version of prayer is all I can do I guess.

On a lighter note, I had this text conversation with Owen last night while we were at Fries and Peanuts.