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Rains have arrived! Steady rainfall most of the day--although I did take my walk this morning before the heavier waters came. I'm still in the state I've been in for several days--light symptoms with feelings of wanting to be doing more physically. Like I would love to go out for a bike ride (aside from the cold weather and rain). I continue to feel like I'm sputtering along, singing my song.

Have now read a chunk of the Goodall book--about midway. Times and dates (late 50's, early 60's) make me think of what I was doing then--especially when places are referenced that I was near (Florida, for example). People were leading purposeful lives and doing purposeful things while I was fishing.

Also the descriptions of what she was managing to get done, despite great obstacles, is awe-inspiring. She would be out in the field all day and then sit and write up field notes and correspondence late into the evening day after day, without breaks or periods of down time.

It must be a great feeling to know that your life has had a purpose, has been contributory, and has changed the world. She must feel blessed, and very grateful.

Didn't rest/nap today. Not sure why! Because I never stopped to do so, I suppose. Am a bit tired tonight. So, early to bed--to read a bit more and perhaps to dream. Won't be able to see the planets clustered in the morning (Jupiter, Mercury and Mars, I believe), all within 1 degree of each other. Would be nice to see, but clouds will most likely obscure the conjunction.