No extrospecting allowed:

Unwind on a contemplative hike

Join city of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Naturalist Jake Davis on a tranquil, introspective hike from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage, 900 Baseline Road. The hike will be followed by free hot tea, cocoa and conversation in the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. For more information, visit www.osmp.org or call (303) 441-3440.

Wow- what a gorgeous Christmas Card. This one is to help pay for the Flagstaff Star. From the Chamber of Commerce newsletter:

"This year's card (above) was designed by local artist Sallie K. Smith... In the spirit of this community collaboration, join us on Tuesday, November 27 for the Flagstaff Star Card Reception at Mary Williams Fine Art Gallery (2116 Pearl Street)...

Cards are on sale at the Chamber Center, Page Two, Boulder Bookstore, Lucky's Market, Art Source International, Mary Williams Fine Art Gallery, Puddle Car Wash, and Art Mart." Now that's a motley group of businesses, isn't it?

I went down to Author Services for a visit. They haven't done tours for 3 years and I caught them on the first day. Great way to spend the afternoon.

I caught the Hollywood Dash over, walking the few blocks over and back. That strip of Hollywood can be one big mash at times but this afternoon, it was really quite lovely. The setting sun on the buildings & cool air offset the 5 o'clock traffic. The road was blocked off in preparation for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Kodak Theater. I guess celebrities were going to start arriving any time. Just a day in the life here.

I re-set my Amtrak ticket back about a week to return to Colorado the day after Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to boarding the train Thanksgiving evening and riding in what will probably be an empty train. Should be interesting.

This change allows me to have Tgiving with Honey before I leave him to fend for himself in Hollywood. He knows the route to Trader Joe's & In-N-Out and that the Vista and Los Feliz 3 have $5 matinees, so he should be ok.

Really enjoying Fall in the 90027 zip code. Really enjoying the neighborhood and the vibes.
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aaaaarrrrrgggh...they changed the train route so that the bus connection happens in Albuquerque, not Raton. That means a 7 hour bus trip to Denver. After all these letters to Congress to save Amtrak and all these trips back and forth this will totally bust my future plans. At least I got a few free trips with the Amtrak card.