Glendale Galleria: 1, Gwynnega: 0

I tried to go to the Glendale Galleria today (to return some shoes to Aerosoles and go to the Lush store), now that the air in Glendale isn't completely smoke-filled--but apparently the entire population of Glendale had the same idea, because the parking lot was a nightmare. After inching around and around several times, I threw in the towel and went to Brand Bookstore instead. (Mystery & Imagination Bookstore was closed today.) Brand was having a 30% off sale, so it worked out well. I ended up buying from the horror section--maybe because these are authors I rarely see in used bookstores, or maybe I'm just starting Halloween early this year: The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson, Lost Souls by Poppy Z. Brite, and Silk by Caitlin R. Kiernan. Then I came home and walked to Trader Joe's.

The Garage Kitty has been having a splendid time the past couple of days, with no painters invading her domain, the weather a bit cooler, and me at her beck and call. I hope it's not too much of a rude awakening for her tomorrow when the painters return.

The Jo book is still completely taking over my brain. There will be more noveling this evening after dinner.

( today's Ryan's Hope )