Highlights: Roasted coffee for the trip. I got coffee with JS, and the conversation brought some interesting writing ideas to mind. The dialog surfaced organically as we discussed various ultimately interconnected topics. Language, meaning, text vs talk and all that's lost or misconstrued in the former, interfamily dynamics, politics, the fragile balance of our economic model, and more. We occasionally stumble into a "My Dinner With Andre" level of engagement and insight. I picked up some clothes for the trip, too. I talked further with my mom about estate planning and delegating possessions. It's getting harder to maintain a sense of awareness as to her struggle and inevitable and imminent demise. I pressed today that she should be using this time not to clear for us but to live for herself - to do something fulfilling. Travel is not an option for various reasons, spanning risks to physical limitations. If it interests her, I want to schedule something for early 2025 as a week-long family gathering with her while she's alive. (Not a good idea as a 'surprise' party.) I'm revisiting some Welles-based cine-files and loving the depth and breadth of these guy's dialogs; there's such genuine honesty and observations that are deeply relatable.