Wasn’t I on a plane to Assisi this time last year? I think so. While I would love to return someday I’m happy to be on the rocking chair, under the full spectrum lamp, 4:44AM, Wisconsin. Good morning, Monday. Today is the kind of day on which I wish I could get a good seat on the CTA and read on my way to work. But I drive, so I can’t read, but at least I can listen to NPR. I’ll probably work out soon, sneaking upstairs for my clothes, careful to avoid waking anyone while I feel around in the dark for my jock clothes. Then I’ll knock out thirty minutes on the elliptical to the Sunday football highlights on Sportscenter. Like I said, good morning.

What did I do yesterday? I slept a little later, until close to eight, since I was up past midnight watching the Cubs lose (yay!) and re-reading Azerad’s chapter on Big Black. T apparently barfed in the sink at some point in the morning, earning both of us a free pass from church (double yay!), so he played Civ 4 on the computer while I worked out and cleaned the first floor. At noon both the Brewers and the Packers were on television. I watched the start of both games but grew bored and decided, after one of M’s friend’s arrived, to cut over to the library to start Housekeeping. The library’s lights were off by accident, leaving the natural grey illumination to bathe the space. I sat in my favorite chair (I’m going to post a picture soon) and delved into the wonderful book, just what I needed on an autumn afternoon. One of the librarians eventually turned on the lights. I guess I didn’t mind. After an hour I slipped out and drove home. M’s friend was still visiting so I attempted a run but discovered after reaching the bottom of the bike path that perhaps my knees are not made of titanium and perhaps I should think twice about running when hurt. I walked home, caught up on the net, and drew with N for a while. Later I lifted weights and hung out with the boys while M planned for the week. I also drank tea and read a bit more of Housekeeping before falling asleep on the couch. Oh, I thought my mp3 player was dead but in the middle of the night I remember the reset function and the device seems to be functioning now. Whew.

I’m not sure if I’m driving into the office today or not. I have to grade papers. Ooh, my laptop’s battery is almost cashed. Better wrap this up. Have a good day.