OK, so I haven't actually started reading the Meditations yet. I have discovered, so far, that old Marcus himself did not and would not have given it that title or any other, as it is more of a "to-do" list than a book of thoughts or advice. Just sort of "note to self," so when I finish the introduction, should such an occurrence become a reality, I will turn the entries into sticky notes and use them to turn my life around.
I don't know when I'll finish the intro--I have about 20 pages left--it's really long! But I am determined to do it. Some things you just have to do for your own good.
The other thing I'll be doing for my own good is watching Blow Dry this afternoon, apparently by myself. I know a couple of people who can't come over, but a blanket invite must be scary. Why else would anyone pass up Alan Rickman and Natasha Richardson in a comedy about hairdressers??? and pizza?? in my quite comfortable house??? which is, not incidentally, laden with wine???
This makes me feel sixteen again, when Alison Langrell threw me a birthday party and no one came. High school was hard.
As anyone can tell, I have nothing to say today. I've been cleaning my office, throwing things away and filling up the paper recycling bin. I save too much stuff. Always. I'm turning over a new leaf, again. Neatness! Organization! Bins! Folders!
I'm sure that Marcus Aurelius will have something to say to me (to himself, actually) that will give me the inspiration I need to neaten things up. We'll see. I'll let you know. Thanks for reading.
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