I’m tired. Just on the edge of being cranky. There are about a dozen things I would like to do because I think it would make me feel more organized and a little more on my game, but here I am downloading music and transferring files from CDs. Very important work.

Ruby is well. Clearly delighted to have our houseguest gone. I’ve been showering her with special treats, as if to make up for all the time I spent petting another dog.

I’m listening to a CD of Rainer Maria Rilke’s work, auf Deutsch. I’m still seriously thinking about organizing a Rilke reading challenge for next year. If nothing else, it would be a great way for me to organize my own study.