1 November 2009

We arrived at the beginning of fall, but when I look at the weather outside, well, I just know summer is going to be a bit hesitant to let go. Today's high: 82 degrees by the beach. Add about 10 degrees inland. Yesterday was Halloween and I passed out candy and the mini-cupcakes that Crumbs had on sale. Well, passed out would be a bit of an overstatement since all I did was put them out, but when you think of how many these kids took and the fact that I was out of candy and things in an hour and a half - it must have been a hit. I've been thinking a lot about little things lately and have had a pretty rough last few months. To say that I'm emotionally exhausted would not even be enough to say what I'm thinking. Ever been in a situation where you were completely out of control and hated it? That's me. My life is timed by other people. Then there is "real" life where I have become acutely aware of the fact that some of the people I work with are not only idiots, but back-stabbing ones at that. The worst part is this quote:

You're going to Israel for vacation? Most spies spied for Israel.

That came out of the mouth of someone who is ostensibly intelligent. I was gobsmacked that I am surrounded by some people who act one way to your face and another way behind your back, but when their true self comes out it comes out in a flutter of lunacy. The last time I wrote was Labor Day so I guess I have to catch up since then, but - truthfully - nothing has really happened. Yes, I had a wonderful vacation in Israel and things there were wonderful, but they always are. No, I'm not a spy, but wouldn't that be an exciting life? Not the James Bond kind of thing, but just the excitement of it all. Of course, I'd want to spy for America, but I haven't got the desire to go covert when I'm closer to 40 than 30. Speaking of age: my little brother and I had dinner last week, which was great, and it was typical deli food at Canter's in the Fairfax. I love that diner - reminds me of Chelsea Diner in NYC. I had a taste for matzo ball soup, but ended up not having it. Don't ask me why. It was good to see he and his wife, though. I've been called away to get ready as my cousin is coming into town and I'm going to meet her for lunch, but I will write more and although not exciting and for some reason the picture thing is not working, but when it does I have much to share.