Wednesday, June 17, 2026

     When I am too tired or anxious or bored I return to searching for the next book to read. A book that is great and unknown. I can’t describe the excitement of looking through recommendations on line until I am finally satisfied and the book is on order at the library or on line.

     I am now in the middle of three very good books. ON THE CALCULATION OF VOLUME, a sci fi novel by Solvej Balle. PARABLE OF THE TALENTS, another sci fi book by Octavia Butler. Finally NOTES ON A FOREIGN COUNTRY, nonfiction by Suzy Hansen. I guess my mind is able to keep up with the various plots. I love to read. My job lately is to just keep reading.

     I do worry about losing words when I am talking with friends. I pause in the middle of a thought and am unable to find the next word. Eventually the word returns to my mind but too late for the conversation I am in.

     My neighbor’s New Yorker shows up in my mail box a couple of days ago. The third New Yorker of the week, to arrive. My roommate and I both have New Yorker subscriptions. Yesterday I finely walk down to his mail box with his magazine.