Flew to Palm Springs Thursday to meet Jennifer at Marc and Christy's. Actually flew with Marc. Enjoyed a nice dinner downtown and the weekly closure of the main drag for art and food festival. It was warm, of course, but not at all uncomfortable. Their home is perfect-open design, awesome location, a great gathering place. Ten and I walked in the morning before it got too hot. This is a great spot to just lounge, which is exactly what I am doing. The day was a simple relaxing one. Dinner-steak, potatoes, asparagus, salad, blue cheese crumbles-Yeah- Epic. Marc's stereo is incredible and the first time in perhaps 20 years or more that I experienced (or paid attention to) sound so immersive. So many favorites, from "School" to "Beyond the sea" to "Wild God " , Jeff Goldblum, and Linda Ronstant/Nelson Riddle, played wonderfully. I did not realize how much I have missed focusing on music and sound. It's been relegated to the background. How diluted existence has become by living each moment mentally divided. Jen had a wonderful day, too. One filled with laughter and engagement. She is a joy to be with. She is perhaps the single most genuinely honest, open and accepting person I have ever known. I envy and aspire to have half as much good nature.
