To-Do List for upcoming LA Trip

If Catalina pops out, weep and remember scattering Dad's ashes there.

Eat Mexican food for 3 meals a day.

Get a personal tour of a historic landmark where Mom is a docent.

Introduce divine CB (Cougar Bait) to old friends.

Blast KXLU whenever it's in range and be grateful. Viva KXLU!

Visit Topanga State Park and love the dusty earth madly.

Hit MOCA and gawk at all the great art.

Hit Little Tokyo and fill our bellies.

Show CB a fantastic time in the stark, seedy, harsh beauty of LA.

Play "Los Angeles" by X loudly at least once while driving on the freeway.

Let loose with the tears and the belly laughs with CB, who gets it.

Haul Dad's Lionel train set back to Seattle.

Meet odd characters and collect hideous ball caps on the drive north.