We just finished laughing hysterically as Scottie went on for some 30-45 seconds "scratching" at the bedding, and we in turn did the same along side him. We wonder sometimes if he feels like we're a 'pack' in such instances. It was a good laugh and a fun close to a busy day, and another good day, too. Before heading into bed I continued making some last minute tweaks on mom's AppleWatch, which I'm now dropping off tomorrow in conjunction with taking her to get her vaccine shot! At least, I hope. She's pretty desperate to get the hell out of the house after over a year of pretty aggressive isolation. But I'm concerned about the site this is taking place at, a civic center auditorium in San Jose, which might require her standing or waiting in line. That's not gonna work out well but hopefully we'll make it work. This will be a big relief to her and to me too. As for the watch I've kept it super simple but I'm excited as hell to have the chance to get her setup with it. Before I finished that task, after a two-block trip w/the dog during which he didn't poop as is usually the case I set about the routine pickup and prep for tomorrow while listening to more of Kingpin. I hope to finish it soon, the tension is building. Speaking of tension, Tommy's been more pleasant, which is welcome. I took he and Lauren for a nice drive at 4.45pm, up to Skyline and past Castlerock back through the woods and out to 17 by Bear Creek Rd. I dropped Lauren at Pano, briefly triaged the issue with the microwave there (might be an easy fix, will follow up) and it was both good and a bit surreal to be back in the house, and then we went on a ping-pong-adventure to get him dinner which ended up being at Costco. Pizza for dinner, breakfast and lunch tomorrow too. It was good to get out today for a drive, fresh air and sunlight, considering the rains expected tomorrow. The sky along the ridge was stunning. Orange clouds and rays of setting sunlight. The forest was all green and dense as well. A great drive to take. We're lucky to live here. Work was very busy, which was good, and I have plenty to do for the rest of the week ahead. The work day was moderately delayed by Scottie's pressing and instant indications that he wanted out, which I accommodated in the back yard only to have him return inside and a few min later, well, loose his shit. He clearly had some stomach issues going on. It was a shock for all of us, but my only thoughts were empathy for the poor guy. I don't know why but he somehow won't use our yard to poop. I gotta train him that it's ok, it must not have been at his prior home. Before all that I was pleased to read an email exchange going on between Steve and Dean, who I've worked to connect on a possible screenplay endeavor. It feels great to see the banter and I have hopes it comes to something of significance, even if just the experience of meeting and working on an idea or two. I also shared a good podcast I heard during my AM routine w/somebody I know struggling with Anxiety, and I'm hoping it'll resonate. Not a bad day at all.