I
washed my atrium plants. That's going
beyond watering them. They were covered
with dust from the floor refinishing--all that sanding. So I took them all outdoors and (trying to
use water wisely--scrubbing before squirting) washed off the sand from the
floor as well as some aphids. It was a
hot day, so everything--saucers, pots, the leaves and sometimes even the
flowers themselves--dried quickly. And I did other things, but not when I might have been seeing "Gone Girl." I was really interested in seeing that movie because I don't want to have to read the book, and I've heard it has some interesting things to say about marriage. I've also heard that the last 20 minutes are a big let-down. (Mick La Salle said so.)
Friday, October 3, 2014
Up before midnight. Saw Nancy
Miranda's response to the torching/where we ate and responded. Responded to Jenny's response to my comments
about New York 2003 and her mom. Also
asked if she'd read Ex Libris (correcting
English) and asked for her address. Wished Tommy good luck on his CPA exam at
8:00 am. Jamie a happy birthday on
Facebook. Jeanne suggested I text Luz, whose cell phone is delivering a
"no service" message. Finances: xxxx Looked up Jeanne d'Arc,
the person. Back to bed after 1:30. Up again at 5:15. Read "Sous le choc" about Valerie
Trieweiler's book about Francois Hollande, "Merci pour ce
moment." "US Muslim sues
government for malicious prosecution (Irfan Khan 319 days in solitary confinement) "Ambush suspect 'stressed,' making
errors, police say." Thomas
Thevenoud quitte la commission. "Former foster kids seek to save
lifeline/vital program supporting ss runs out f money" by Nanette
Asimov. "Hundreds gather for 50th
anniversary of the free speech movement.
"Family wants Jahi McMath to be declared 'alive again.'" The Chroncle continues to try to get
subscribers reading online. Chronicle
with C--corks, 49ers, ? "Soul of the
Banquet" about founder of Mardarin Restaurant. "SFState:
On Strike" (Ours was the
longest student strike in U.S. history, resulting in 1st ethnic studies
program. "Murder verdict in
loud-music killing" Michael Dunn, Florida.
Jon Carrol on Amazon. Mick La Salle's review of Gone Girl. "Hijab at Albercrombine" disparate impact. More Marginalia (less interesting to me
now). Finished Manfred's Survival in
Paradise. Cleaned the area by fireplace!
Luz returned texting at 8:45. Can
come Tuesday, October 7. Sent Janet
Fowler invitation for walk through + Randi Slaughter's telephone number. Sent Dana a picture of the earring corkboard
for her advice. Finally dusted and
sorted through the big glass container of matches from restaurants going back
at least 20 years--Ernie's, Madonna Inn, Vanessi's...composted matches from Payless! Sent 'Ana Taufe'ulungaki a birthday greeting
for Solo. Really wanted to see
"Gone Girl" but didn't. Went
through closet. Found something for
tonight. Instead of going to see "Gone Girl"
on West Portal at noon, I took all the plants out to the back yard and washed
them. Left the Peace dove sign out there
too. Moved all back. Washed my hair Wrote to Manfred. Started copying some of the text
messages--photographing the screen the way Efren taught me to. Got a lot of the SF distinction articles
together (for a placemat). Listed
October birthdays, etc. Then Bob and Victor came by for me (and to see the new wall unit and refinished floors). We picked up Mo-Shuet and Bob bravely drove us through rush hour traffic to Jeanne d'Arc--wonderfully atmospheric--their treat for my retirement.
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