Okay, I guess that other entry was all about packing and running last minute errands. Now I'm all ready and I still have two hours before I have to leave. I will have to find some way to distract myself. Early isn't always as good as some people think it is.

My cat hates me. I dropped him off at the sitter's yesterday, then came back about six hours later to check on him and he shunned me. I am going to be shunned for several days when I get back, I think. Hopefully he won't hold a grudge forever and ever.

Other than that, got my dad's blazer to drive, since I'm hauling three other people who are coming into Cleveland to go to the island. I love that there is an island in Ohio. That's just beautifully surreal, I think. Anyway, the blazer is a monster. I feel so tall when I'm in it.

Tonight before we leave tomorrow morning for the island, we go to see Rasputina at the Grog Shop, a cool cello goth girl band, and also dinner with the fabulous Maureen McHugh beforehand. Will be nice to chat with her for a bit again. It's been too long. A good nice precursor to a week of criticism.

So, other than this, I've run out of things to say. I'll be back in a little over a week. Everyone be good. See you soon.