December 14, 2023

Y in the dark before dawn, Venus glittering like a great jewel high in the east. Less the beauty than the simple manliness of men is what attracts me. Tried to make a donation, but the counter lady didn’t know how to take it. “Oh, I’ve been on vacation and our computers ave been down and I just don’t know how to catch up.” I walked away. What an odd, un-institutional kind of shortcoming. Lunch with SS to discuss the local theater scene. It has always been a disaster. Today’s is just one version of it. He’s more anxious about making a point and getting to it cleanly than I am. I’m happy to wend my way.