Spouse is in LA for the North American Music Manufacturer's Convention (familiarly known as NAMM--yes, sound geeks go to cons too!). Avocado is on a two-night retreat with her Girl Scout Cadette troop, trying to accomplish all the pre-requisites for their SIlver Awards (service at the food bank, career exploration, plus who knows what other badge requirements). And Sarcasm Girl went out with friends yesterday and promises to call and let me know when, approximately, she intends to return (the deal, with my 18-year-old, is that she has to check in once a day if she's going to be gone, to reduce parental anxiety...and that she has to pay for her own fun). So that leaves me and Emily holding the house. It's very pleasant, and I'm actually getting some stuff done. Sigh. So nice.