Harry Potter … Larger than Life

Wow! Far too long since my last entry. Hopefully I haven't lost much readership. I just had a great evening with Casey, Laura, and Tanya. We went to see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in IMAX at the National Air & Space Museum on the Mall in D.C. Tanya had to get home for homework, so we drove her there, and then proceeded back to my place for dinner.

While Casey cozied himself for a nap on my bed—the kind that lasts 20 minutes but feels like two hours—Laura and I fixed a delicious meal. She was impressed how quickly we were done cooking. I had originally hoped to make lasagna, but there wasn't time. However, we did a pasta and sauce Ben-fry and she and Casey enjoyed hot tea to drink while I made hot cocoa for myself.

There was good conversation about clichés of our time, the quotes on the tea boxes, and Animaniacs. I had a blast just interacting with them as my guests, though I still much prefer others to "live" with me whenever they're in my presence, than to feel separate. Anyway, they appreciated my service and kindness, so all was good.

Now, I just need to get to bed soon so I can get up in the morning and start work at a reasonable hour. Tend to get so much more accomplished in the earlier hours of the day.

Oh, and Esther cut my hair today. Not quite the look I was hoping for, but I suppose I'll have to let it grow a few more months to move in that direction—having it hang down more on the sides of my head. We'll see.