What in the world could be more boring than someone telling their dreams? Not much, usually. It’s always “Well, first I was in this house, and it was my house but sort of not my house, know what I mean? And . . .” by which time everyone has completely dozed off.

But these past few weeks I’ve been dreaming constantly of travel — scary travel. A freeway onramp that snakes straight up into the sky. A trip by hot-air balloon that goes all awry when caught in strong winds. Are these the winds of change? Maybe that’s why I’m afraid.

Morning Commute Soundtrack: More Adventurous by Rilo Kiley. This is the album where they came of age, and moving from an indie label to a major label was only part of it. The singing and songwriting have also improved and matured greatly. The track Does He Love Me? was appropriated by Elvis Costello for his Starbucks collection of old favorites and new talent (although Ben claims that EC is just trying to line up Jenny Lewis to be the next Mrs. Costello).

Breakfast Menu: One Starbucks six-shot Americano; one Flexeril tablet; one miniature Hershey Almond bar; two Hershey kisses. Enough to make nutritionists and the Religious Right howl with indignation.