A is out of town*, missing her. Just turned 30. Watching sentimental movies. Sleeping in the twin bed of my youth. A year's supply of fake tattoos from my sister. Camping equipment from my mother. Looking for a green egg with my initials on it. Found my old baseball cards in the parents garage, so that's good. Maybe I'll watch the Cubs game today on the big tv. Eat the last piece of birthday cake. Then head home.

*A big hearty congrats to A, who is now Dr. A. I'm proud and in awe.