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I read late into the evening last night. I'd picked up another Bass book of short stories. His people, places and circumstances are all edgy, peculiar, and fill the story with a backdrop that permeates the action. Like Murakami, I never know where the stories are headed, how they will end. And even when they're ended, there's an ambiguity that remains--questions about what just took place.

Stomach still not 100% yet. Ate carefully today and wonder how much my cutting off sweets (sugars, etc.) is affecting my mood. Feeling really restless and anxious. Partly, it's some residual from yesterday's talk with JV and all that was stirred up. Partly, it's me wrestling with questions that I don't want to deal with. Partly, it's the weather--a jumble of clouds, sun, rain and even thunder.

I spent some time this morning trying to understand the Below Market Rate (BMR) rental listings. They are somewhat jumbled and unclear regarding waiting lists. JV had suggested that I look into that housing option as long as I'm in the area. I'll go back again, but for now my brain feels cooked from what I've already done. Same sensation no matter where I try to focus. A feeling which leads to frustration, restlessness and anxiety. Hmmm!

On top of that, I got a 30-day notice of a rent increase. It's modest, but just one more log on the planning fires--one more prompt to start making plans for the future--whatever that's going to be.

Kind of at a sticking point with the SRF materials. They've introduced meditation and suggest sitting twice a day. One (two) more things that need to be inserted into the daily schedule along with the new exercise books. Feeling slightly overwhelmed--and have sessions with the chiropractor and with PDTeam this week as well--and then there's the rest of life to deal with.

Moan! Groan! Throw that stone! Gnaw it through, right to the bone! (Poem therapy!) Thunder resounds across a salmon-colored sky. Lightning strikes nearby and the thunder rolls. Heading into the evening. Time to read myself into a quiet place. Ah, yes!