Tag: Burbank California

I’m Back In The Valley Again

We had burgers and a great talk. These are the good times to be a father. I try to remember that.

This is Helaine’s influence. Everything today has gone off like clockwork. We were early into Burbank. Stef called as I was getting my bag. She was pulling into the airport!

Seriously, clockwork.

We drove to Ventura then north until we found Johnny Rocket. Roxie was with us so we needed outdoor dining.

The waiter immediately asked if we’d like water for our dog. He got a 25% tip.

It’s chilly tonight in LA. Only in the mid-60s.

We had burgers and a great talk. These are the good times to be a father. I try to remember that.

I’m at my friend’s house in The Valley now. He’s still out with other people having dinner. It’s all part of his middle age equivalent of a sweet sixteen weekend. I’m glad I can be here for it.

Scenes From The Child’s Day

Part of Stef’s day was spent driving to Ikea in Burbank to pick up some set pieces. On her way she drove by Hollywood and Highland, site of this weekend’s Oscar telecast

The child is working in West Hollywood today. She is a production assistant on a pilot for a new cable reality show. It’s a few days work–a very good start.

Helaine and I are proud. She’s undoubtedly exhausted! Her call was 7:30 am. The talent’s call was 3:00 pm.

Production assistant means you’re a jack-of-all-trades. It’s what you do to see what you want to do next.

Part of Stef’s day was spent driving to Ikea in Burbank to pick up some set pieces. On her way she drove by Hollywood and Highland, site of this weekend’s Oscar telecast.

You just don’t get these photo ops in Hamden!

The Child Gets A Job

Actually we were worried about her getting there at all since Stef can’t parallel park and her contact had told her, “there’s plenty of on-street parking.”

Stefanie had an interview in Burbank at 10:00 AM today. I assume she got there early because by 10:01 she was on the phone–employed! Actually we were worried about her getting there at all since Stef can’t parallel park and her contact told her, “there’s plenty of on-street parking.”

OK, it’s California so employment is a little different. She’s got three days of work on what sounds ‘pilotish.’ It’s four episodes of a reality show.

I know there’s some TV involved, but probably a lot more fetching and driving and holding and helping. That’s exactly where she should be, at the bottom feverishly climbing up.

It’s a great start. We’re very excited.