In between games, I was speaking with a pickleball pal, Fernando, who shared that he published a memoir of short essays from his travels. So I bought it. And got completely absorbed in Fernando's spiritual quest.

This week Patrick and I saw the new Spider-Man film.

This week I taught my son to drive, just like I was taught – in a cemetery.

Last week I accidentally got hit with my surfboard and I still have a black eye. Last summer I fell off an electric scooter. In both cases, it was user error. Story of my life.

I'll be taking some time off this summer so 5 Things will be a little sporadic.

I'm looking forward to surf lessons, bike riding, hikes, visits to the Obama Center, abundant pickleball, teaching my son to drive...and I'm committed to meaningful conversation everywhere I go.