Back to work
It was a rainy week off, but it was a week off, and that's always good. I reread "Fahrenheit 451" (Pomona's Big Read choice), saw "The Marriage of Figaro" by LA Opera and the concert by The National in Pomona, tried four new restaurants for upcoming Restaurant of the Week entries, threw out a bunch of stuff at home, and basically just relaxed and caught up on personal business.
Readers, I hope our week apart went well for you too -- but not too well.

A journalist for more than two decades, David Allen has been writing a column for the 

Glad you had a productive week, you were missed. There was an untimely demise while you were gone...Mel's Diner on 4th Street closed its doors on Sunday. Sad to see it go.
[You were a fan too? Sigh. I miss it already. -- DA]