Plums

Our backyard plum tree, which yields dark large plums this time of year, didn't produce many this time around, probably due to the bizarre weather we've been experiencing all year. My neighbor brought me a bowl of them tonight.

They are delicious and it was kind of him to bring them to me.

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Father's Day

First, sorry this photo is blurry. My camera is failing and I'll have to remember to switch to my iPhone from now on to get good photos.

It was a very nice gathering for my 41st Father's Day, with Peter and Claire, Sarah and her three boys, Aidan and Julia all here.

Aidan has returned from Missoula and will now spend the summer here, working at the same market as Dylan, who had to work on Sunday. Aidan is particularly good with his nephews, who are energetic and physical. Laila and her family spent the day at China Camp, a great Bay Area location.

At KQED we were hacked last Thursday with a virus planted in most of our systems. Working has been challenging over the past week, but we on the online team have been pretty consistent since we use Macs and the hack involved PCs.

I'm working from home today, as I do most Wednesdays now. Trying to reduce the stress of the workweek.

The news is difficult when it comes to our national situation. There are many moments I fear for our country, its Constitution and our freedoms.

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Updates

My two youngest came over yesterday mid-day and we had lunch from a local cafe. They both have full-time jobs and are working hard to save money for the fall semester, etc.

Busy week with the Comey hearings and all the news out of D.C.

I had intended to try and go to my oldest child's birthday party today but woke up with a bad cold so will not be able to do that.

Taking care of errands around the house, watching TV and doing a little work.

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Premiere

Peter and Claire drove me over to the Oakland Museum, for the first public showing of The Trials of Marvin Mutch. We met Laila there.

Traffic was so bad we did not get there in time for the reception or the first half of the film. But it was clear the event was a big success.

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Graduation Day!

Congratulations, Julia!

Housewarming!

Peter and Claire are moved into their new house in Glen Park. Today, we celebrated.

Prom Night!

julia and her friend Katya yesterday.