Tuesday | August 26, 2008 | 10:09 PM
Camerafornia

A helpful tip: while charging a digital camera battery, leave the camera's battery hatch door open. This inspires one to remember to put the battery back into the camera. In theory.

I managed to toss my camera, battery hatch open and empty, into my suitcase during a preflight haze before dawn this morning. Now in Southern California, I realize my camera's battery is still merrily charging away back in New York City.

On the plus side, I had In-N-Out Burger for lunch. Just don't expect any photos like before.