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I picked up a copy of Goodall's book, Reason for Hope, at the library. So far, there's a lot of overlap between it and the biography I just read. Hopefully, it will eventually talk more about her spiritual journey, as the book's subtitle suggests. So far, the early chapters talk a bit about spiritual things, but mostly recapitulate what she was doing, which did help her formulate her spiritual beliefs and inclinations. We'll see!

Day seemed to go by quickly. Not sure why, but just feels that way. Awakened a bit later than usual, but not that much really. It's been cool today and is growing colder this evening. Rains forecast for the morrow and early Sunday. Trying to clean up the apartment. Making small headway on that task. Will, eventually, get it done. I didn't seem to be as foggy as usual as I did things today--felt more alert/clear, but still grew tired as the day unfolded. Am somewhat tired now and may hit the horizontal early. I need something like Goodall's energy and stamina.

Dreamed last night about sorting through collections of documents and putting them into organized piles. It had something to do with family and being with family members. I let the dream content slip away as I awoke.

Had dinner last night at DeeDee's. It's been months since I've eaten there. Food is so good. However, they've gone to all plastic eating utensils. Too bad! Styrofoam dishes and cups; plastic forks and spoons. Not like the thali trays! Gets then around having to hire a dishwasher, I suppose.

Picked up a couple of books of short stories. Looks like short fiction is being published more than it has been--lots of new collections on the library shelves. I seem to find brand new ones each time I pick up books. And, Murakami will soon be mine! 22 stories! Waiting for the notice that the book awaits my pickup. Soon! Soon!