California, Here I Come

Tomorrow, I’m off to California, toting a carry-on suitcase and a mixed bag of emotions.

I do love the state and its climate and vibe, having visited many times. I’m the luckiest pal on the planet to get to stay with bestie and podner Erin and her sweet dogs. But that old “funding what you despise'” feeling is gnawing at me a little. I wouldn’t want anything I do – including contributing to tourism – to reflect well on the current US regime.

This is what’s so difficult about being an adult. When you’re a kid, it’s easy. You go where you’re told and you’re responsible for nothing. Things are good or things are bad. When you’re an adult, there are roughly a thousand shades of gray in any decision. It’s incredible that we get anything done at all!

So, I’ll go with gratitude for a break from the cold weather and all of the plans (and non-plans!) we have for while I’m there.

Not the least of which is another Gracefully & Frankly Facebook live! Thursday January 30th at 7 pm EST. Erin and I have so much fun doing these live episodes. We’ll be coming to you from the lovely Palm Springs home of our friends Wanda and Denis.

I’m not taking my voice-over gear and I won’t be able to process online purchases while I’m away. Derek has frozen homemade meals (if he wants them) and the cat’s pantry is well-stocked. My return date is overnight Feb 5th. Don’t hate me because I’ll be warm. Soon enough, I’ll be back to bundle up with y’all are and wondering whether it even really happened.