Tommy was up and out on time, and it's really interesting to step back and observe him. I love him dearly but he's 16 and pressing to get out on time is an…. art. This came up in dinner conversation w/my friends tonight and Jess, the most seasoned and knowledgeable of the crew, nailed it in it's simplest form… if it gets done, don't fuck with it. Paraphrasing. And with Tommy the am ritual of a nudge or two at most works wonders. I hope he feels save and secure when with me, from chaos and judgement. Because as much of a PITA as he can be to me I know who he is deep down and he's really a wonderful person. Anyway, dropped him at school, returned to a waiting Laurenation, who joined me for a bagel at Panera before traversing the maze of school-drop-traffic from a new vantage point. It was close, that's all I'm saying. Good work day, stay focused, had a good lunch call as planned (see calendar), and then GNO w/the guys.
Gratitude: the "Guys". In simple terms, you know those movies you watch where there is group of friends that have been so for decades,. dating back to whatever core foundational infrasctucture, be it military, college, or in our case, Apple in the 90s… and they've subsequently aged to the point that their kids, who you witnessed crack through the shell, begin to leave the nest… that's us. Marriages, divorce, career changes, children, parent deaths… we've shared it all.. and I honestly could not hope for better friends.
Goal: Keep writing, keep reading.
Anticipation: Following up on that lunch meeting.
Watched Our Planet , Read/Listened to The Year of the Monkey
Accomplishments: Meditation Walking Mindfulness Cleanup
