My favorite author, non-fiction short story writer David Sedaris, will be live at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday. Unfortunately, his appearance is apparently sold out, and I'm not driving all the way up to Scottsdale if I'm just on a waiting list.

But all is not lost. In March, SCPA is bringing Elaine Stritch: At Liberty to Arizona. I REALLY want to see that. In fact, tickets to see ole Stritchie are all I want for my birthday AND Chanukah this year. The woman is an American treasure.