It rained a few nights ago in Hollywood and there is still a constant drip outside my window. The cool, moist air is really fall-like. Everything seems quiet and calm here - there are sirens every now and then, but not like in the past. The neighbors painted the front of their house and the building across the street spruced up the facade. I think someone found out about steam cleaners since the sideways don't have so many dirty spots.

Could it be that things are getting better around here?