stoutfellow

Back in October, I began - slowly, at intervals - cataloging my library. I'm finally in the stretch drive; all of my shelved books are in, and the unshelved books in my computer room. It looks like the tally will wind up in the low 3300s.

It's been interesting. I keep finding books that I didn't know I had; in some cases, I can't figure out why I have them. One of them is the second volume of a trilogy; the name of the trilogy rings no bells, and the author only a faint one. (The other two volumes don't seem to be here, although surprises are still possible.)

Of course, this is just Phase I. Phase II is... ambitious.

There are other, more productive things I could be doing right now, but I ran out of coffee yesterday morning and developed (what I hope is just) a withdrawal headache today. I bought some coffee this morning and had a remedial cup around noon, but it hasn't taken effect yet. Not a severe headache, just strong enough to keep me from doing anything requiring too much effort.

In other news, I have learned that Ben doesn't like having his picture taken; careful timing is required to catch him full-face. Also, he may have decided that barking wildly at nothing is a good way to get some pettins. (I believe the phrase is "moral hazard".)

I think I'm going to lie down for a bit, to see if this headache will go away.