1. The chum and I planted a pumpkin patch for next year. We smashed the jack o’lanterns, sprinkled the moldy and wet seeds and goo, and covered it all with a layer of soil. Then we dragged some wood around it to stop mowing in spring. Hope it works!

2. We rode the bicycle B-4-2 into town for a birthday party (4+ miles). The chum is getting much better on the bike. No more wobbling and fooling and he listens to instructions right away. Much safer to be out with.

3. Nice birthday party at Gavin’s. All of The Buddies were there so it was super wild but tear-free. The chum used really nice manners throughout (without reminders) and there were Vodka and Tonics for the parents. What’s not to like?

4. Going out to a John Hodgman interview in SF. My, how he makes us laugh.