sitting in the library...

finally, "almost" a free day. Sense of relaxation, was sure that there would be some work for me this morning at Friends, but did not happen.
Friday night---slept a long time, really needed sleep.
Saturday---snow day, remained in the apartment with a few stops at local food market to pick up food (had no problem with this, even as the day progressed)
Pondered "aloneness" , did not make any plans to be with anyone as the snow progressed; felt that this represented my current "state"---had to stick it out alone. With just the radio for companionship, was able to listen to almost the complete Tannahauser broadcast, sounded wonderful, really great that I could just go through it. Thought about going down to the Center to try to see Pearl Fishers or a movie in that venue---with no computer, had no way of knowing if performances were going on, as the weather got worse, realized that it was foolish, and actually, I think all performances were canceled as of the afternoon. Caught up on sleep, listened to music, read some of Perfidia and looked at a few Philip Barry plays--I have a collection. As enticing as they seemed to me, decided to stay away from them---did not want to experience Barry, marooned in my apartment. Did read a little of The Animal Kingdom, my favorite Barry play, always moved by it---wonder if it would be a good play for high school (not that you are directing it anywhere), which is the way I think now. Anyway, day turned into night and back into day---Sunday morning was a relief, and in spite of so much snow on the ground, was able to move around.
Had a nice talk with my brother Sunday morning, we are both thrilled with Natalie's energy (she is my niece) and he seems happy with the situation as it exists now.
Later went out to South Fourth, not as exciting as my two previous visits, but did touch base with my friend Harlo, and compared notes with her. She asked me if I liked living alone; I gave her somewhat of a "standard" answer--as we spoke, I think I was feeling comfortable with it.
Long week ahead, work already scheduled for at leas two days, not sure what tonight will bring, will report later.