August 4, 2008

Patrick Porter, down from new York to visit his folks in Old Fort, attended AYLI and declared himself to be pleased. He singled Nick out for being perfectly and sweetly suited to the role of Orlando. A shimmering beaker of testosterone, lovely from every angle. Patrick cut his hair short and looks sensational.

Looked out to see a big fat groundhog rooting around in my garden. He too looked to be mainly after the weeds my neglect has allowed in such abundance. I decided, in any case, to let him be. We’d rather have the iceberg than the ship, though it meant the end of travel.