Cleveland

On my way home from Rabbi Yakov's house after Shabbat dinner last night, I encountered two rabbits and a skunk. The rabbits stared at me briefly then darted away. The skunk stood patiently and saluted with his tail. I said "Good evening" to him then clearly and unthreateningly crossed the street to the other side.

The Cleveland Jewish FilmFest has begun here. The lineup looks  quite good. I may try to catch several (including possibly Un Secret, My Father My Lord, and The Secrets) that are playing a short walk away at the Cedar Lee Theatre.

I landed in Cleveland last night after a surprisingly relaxing flight. Rabbi Yakov met me at a Rapid Transit stop in University Heights, and we headed off to the new place, which is (compared, at least, to the 7'x8' room I was last cooped up in Berkeley) vast and beautiful. After a good night's sleep, I'm logged in from Phoenix Coffee on Lee Ave.

I'm going to spend the day wandering around the area. I intend to walk up Cedar Road to Richmond Ave and find my new workplace. The weather's good, though I'm going to have to reacquaint myself with humidity.

More later...