Uh oh

 
That's no thunder cloud. 

Fires in Southern California are a summertime tradition.  But in the olden days (the late 90's) they would hardly ever be this close to the city's center.  Used to be, you'd have to drive out to San Bernadino or Castaic Lake to see one in person.    But what's Neil Diamond say?  "Used to be's don't count anymore." 



This pic was snapped from our Pasadena office window.  Apparently the big fire yesterday was started by a bird hitting a wire out in Santa Clarita.  I guess that beats some crazy arsonist psycho camper.

Meanwhile... my friend Sam got us tickets to see the KCRW screening of the Donnie Darko Director's Cut on Thursday.  These KCRW premieres often have follow-ups with the director or cast, which would be most excellent!