December 30, 2024 

Lunch with A, who asked me to be in the play he’s directing for Montford, in which I’d portray Richard Burbage. Tempting. His professional struggles are perplexing to me, given his prodigal artistic gifts. Warm and watery, the day. Bought the most loathsome sausage I ever tasted at the Fresh Market. Threw it out to the birds and none touched it.  Loathsome Sausage would make a good title.