Highlights: Returned from Paso just in time to get Lauren from Santa Clara station. She and I went to drop flowers at her mom's grave, as it was her Birthday, and to stop by the preschool where a commemorative "Library" was unveiled earlier that day. We got Burger Pit to go and spent time together around the firepit. Today I got up super early to check out the Branham flea market and returned with a few more records off my list. Lauren's friend Elisa came over and hung out for several hours. Tommy went off to take photos. Jen and I ran some errands, and she made sesame chicken wings for dinner. We finished the Parish cab and opened at 2015 Byington. I'm done 'keeping wine for special occasions. Every day is a special occasion. Jen got a strong indication she'll be part of a layoff when she returns, and we're working out our game plans and logistics to make that a smooth transition. I've been feeling a bit run down and experiencing a sore throat, but a covid-test today was negative, so it's not that.