Well, I'm not at home but the house sitter assures me all is well…and yes, the cats are being fed.
But every time there are big brush fires in Southern California, as they've seen the last few days, I get a number of concerned e-mails asking if my home and I are in any danger. Answer: Never. I'm in an urban area. A fire up in Malibu would have to burn down all of West Los Angeles and Beverly Hills to get to me. The ones in Sylmar would need to take a couple of freeways. I appreciate your concern, dear correspondents, but you fret for naught.