A whole semester I lived in Los Angeles and not once felt an earthquake. There were a few mild ones, but I never felt one. I thought of that as I left town, thinking it was astounding to have NOT felt one in the time I was there.

Today a big quake struck near where I grew up. It was felt from San Francisco to Los Angeles. James called Beverly while I was over to ask if it was near where I had been. Emotion flooded me. I do not consider the timing a coincidence. Wild.

Meanwhile I ended up in the ER tonight—I have a NEW respiratory virus. Oh joy! I also have bruised ribs from coughing. I now have ANOTHER prescription cough medicine and Vicodin.

Just call me Toxic Susan. But I already feel better.

Tomorrow I unload the trailer at Beverly’s office for a couple weeks. Then after Christmas (and some rest!)I will house hunt. I finally know where I am supposed to be.

I was more surprised than anyone.