I could have slept a little bit longer.

Limit the list.

Bacon and eggs and bagels. One day, I’ll try to make these from scratch.

Really missing the ginger in this water.

I read her list of ten things a writer should do and the list is all about the things you should take note of. The list is about being an observer of the world around you. I feel a sense of relief; I am, perhaps, doing exactly what I should be doing to develop myself and my craft.

Disappointed, but not surprised.

I need a small table. What do I have? An ironing board. I need a stand and clamps. What do I have? Tape and shutters. Good enough for now. Working within constraints.

The sunlight in the hall. This narrow space. Must capture the light.

I like it when she giggles at things. Once she starts, she can’t stop. And she laughs at the right things. She has a smart sense of humor. I appreciate that.

Lydia Davis and cabernet sauvignon in the tub.