April 24, 2008
Our palo verdes are blooming and the desert is full of glorious yellow blossoms.

It was six years ago today, Bob and Trish Brink walked into my life and helped save True West. I took Bob out to lunch (Trish had a prior commitment). We went down to Tonto Bar & Grill and had a half-Cobb salad and iced tea ($25-somethinig, plus $5 tip, I paid).

Here's the cover final I turned in the other day. Haven't heard from the client, so not sure they like it:



Dreamed last night, I actually finished the Top Secret Project. Woke up feeling hopeful.

"Dreams have as much influence as actions."
—Stephane Mallarme