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Watched a couple of movies today. Pasolini's Gospel According to St. Matthew had some good moments. It was a bit choppy but you see the precursors of Salo. A collection of five film shorts (one of them by Pasolini) were interesting but nothing monumental. The piece that was the most intriguing (and strange) was by Bertolucci (Agony). It was a strange look at something like an encounter group on acid. Pasolini's sketch reminded me of the character in Sweet Movie who played the soldier. The piece followed a character who was an "innocent" as he wandered (skipped, danced, ran, ambled) about town with scenes of wars and bombings flashing across the frames.

Met with LA for a pastry. Haven't seen her for some time. She's looking into moving from the area. Perhaps to someplace that is more rural but that can still use her skills. For example, the wine country--she could work in a vineyard lab. She has lots of options. She could go to China.

I think I've developed a case of shingles on my lower legs. I used some aloe-based lotion on the areas and they seem to have quieted some. I'll continue with the lotion and see if the scaly conditions go away. If not, I may have to see a doctor. I'm not sure if it's shingles, but it's definitely some type of skin disorder. My breathing is not keeping my skin moisturized properly.