Carrie is off of work because of Rosh Hashanah. She will be coming over to have lunch with me. I appreciate being asked to spend time together. Time alone with my kids is very meaningful.

Greek food for the holiday?

Isaac came over for lunch and to share his pictures from Japan with me. He was there for three weeks and experienced a variety of locations. We went through the pictures on my computer. He also brought his book where he had journaled and drawn. Some of the drawings were of places he saw and others were watercolors he did.

Talented. Kind. Insightful. Someone to look up to.

Robert Redford died. I considered him to be the sexiest man, not just because of his looks and interactions with women in film, but because of his passion for people. He was politically correct. He also directed my favorite movie, Ordinary People.

You will be missed, Robert.

A long time ago I wrote about crows that were attacking me when I walked in the morning. I learned that they were protecting their nest. I became anxious whenever I walked and heard crows. The other day I discovered a mass on my car deposited by a bird. I washed it off.

They are still after me.

The baby carrots I roasted did not last very long. I decided to try regular carrots. I bought them at Costco (of course) and peeled, trimmed and prepared half of the bag. It was a lot of work. They were good. When I was about to prepare the second half of the bag, I talked to Ari, my cooking expert grandson and told him about my arduous plan. He told me carrots did not need to be peeled, just washed well. I followed his suggestion and appreciated the reduced labor and really tasty carrots. Trust the teacher!

I went for my annual physical. I told my doctor that I stopped my daily walks. I reported that I was bored with the routine after 5 ½ years. He asked if I take my medication every day. I said yes. He asked if I was bored by it. I said no. He shared the awareness that I was willing to do something ritually just because it was good for me. I got the point.

I walked today.

Ari began is senior year in high school. I asked them what classes they are taking. They said American Democracy. I said, “Oh, you are taking ancient history.” They laughed.

When I visited Santa Monica, I spent time with Harold and Henry, had a massage, got a pedicure and had pizza twice. Very rewarding.

I had a great time with Jules.

My family continues to encourage me to shop at Trader Joe’s. Ari know the store well and is familiar with my preferences. He took me through the whole store, stopping to point out spicy items. He was eager for me to buy something. He wanted to take a picture of me doing so. That did not happen, but I gained more familiarity with the store.

Sorry to disappoint you.

Went to see my dermatologist. She did her typical viewing: hair, arms, legs, full body checkup. She smiled and said, “See you in two years.”

A worthwhile journey to Long Beach.