August 30, 2004

• I’m back to The Phantom Banjo after taking the weekend to read Upgrading. The Phantom Banjo brings two things irresistibly to mind. First, my mother’s Ozark Trilogy books.http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1557285926/102-6198914-4514545?v=glance Second, C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters.

  
  

  Yesterday in church our corporate prayer included thanks for “the solace of literature.” I think that was a first.

  
  

  I’m still decreasing for the toe of my sock. I’ve now fooled around with the lace so much — decreasing in surprising spots in order not to disrupt the pattern — that I am not sure I will be able to reconstruct it for the second sock.

  
  

  At least I won’t have to felt it before I can tell. But I foresee a certain amount of frogging to make sure the two socks match. Ideally, I would have made notes as I did it.

  
  

  For all those who are starting classes today — and especially you, Pokey — have a terrific day! Be sure to eat a good breakfast, and tell us all about your classes!

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