Fun in the Sun

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The fish tacos at the pool were tremendous.

I am a sucker for Hard Rock and we had a wonderful lunch there as we looked around - it’s across the street from us.

We checked out some shops and were surprised that we couldn’t find a Kobe Bryant shirt for Jake - evidently his estate doesn’t allow for the sale of his gear.

There are way too many Dodgers hats here.

After my speech I’ve been noticed by the people who attended.

“That one woman looks at you like Ollie looks at you,” Kathy said.

The woman was a little scary!

Saw another guy in the elevator who announced, “I read your book last night. It’s hilarious!”

I’m not sure how the man got the book so fast, but he’d definitely read it because he loved the Bills stories.

“Is it weird that people recognize you?” Kathy asked.

“A little surprising,” I said. “But they’re nice enough. It’s good to meet people.”

We had a great dinner last night, and set up plans to visit the Santa Monica Pier.

Miller is having an absolute fit that we are gone, and it’s crazy that I miss my cat and am worried about him. (The boys are making sure he’s fed and gets attention, but part of me thinks I should have left the cat in charge).

Ollie is getting plenty of attention at his summer home with Jake.

So, so far, so good.

It’s good to get away, and I recommend visiting Southern California - even with the stupid Dodgers hats all around.

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