2001-12-11 - 1:35 p.m.

Wine is nice and decadent, for special moments. Not for my consumption as of now, but I can at least look at a sumptious photograph of a minimally set table with a bottle of wine and a glass.

My two books will be here soon enough today. How I love those rescheduled UPS shipments. Matt's Christmas gift is arriving on Wednesday. Must hide it, lovingly wrap it, and hide it again in the corners of the closet.

I am drinking some coffee again. Not too much -- just a cup or so with milk, cream, and sugar. I like all the trimmings.

I feel like watching romantic movies, both by myself and with my love. Love is in the air, even when it is chilly outside.

The video to Stand Inside Your Love by the Pumpkins is heartbreakingly stark and beautiful. I cannot get over it. And I am listening to their Judas O (B-sides and rarities).

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