We’re in the desert for our annual end-of-school vacation. Yesterday, as we left the Blue Coyote in Palm Springs, the car’s thermostat said 120 degrees. Or was it 122? I can’t remember; I was delerious.

Actually, it’s not that bad. It’s balmy at night in the pool.

Here are Brian’s glasses. Well, his old glasses. Because the sun and the heat cracked them like marbles dropped in a kettle of boiling water.

My first summer vacation book: Sideways by Rex Pickett. I loved it. Absolutely loved it. Laugh out loud funny and a tearjerker at the end. Enjoyed the movie and have been curious about how the book was. Some of the writing wasn’t great but overall I loved it. A guy’s book. Very enjoyable. Anyone else read it?

What are you reading and recommend?