Research libraries opened two hours late today for some reason. Conceptually, a bit of extra time with Henry James after breakfast and before the tasks sounded like a good idea, but in practice, it was an exercise in avoiding the tourists and trying to find as warm a place as possible. Temperatures in the fifties, but an oddly persistent chill.
Bright side, excellent price on the new bag, which I was able to secure in the late morning, as opposed to the evening, after the tasks -- the reliable army surplus shop across from port authority saves the day again. Deo gratias.
I can't say that it makes any sense to continue on after all these years, but I continue on, and will continue to continue on. Sufficient is the day. Straight on till morning.