UPDATE 89 - shopping for a stone

Yesterday I found myself at a gas station in Marlboro looking to get my car inspected - a matter of some concern since the current sticker is more than a month out of date. But the mechanic was busy and asked if I could come back later.

Walking back to my car, I noticed a yard full of cemetery monuments for sale next door, and thus began my unplanned shopping for a stone for Jenny as I once again took the initiative when the opportunity suddenly arose.

As a matter of fact, I have a design in mind which is transparent in part. Jenny always liked toys that she could see into, such as her two gameboys. And I must admit that I, too, shared her passion for transparent plastic - since so much of what I usually design becomes hidden from sight once the plastic goes together.

But as projects go, Jenny's memorial is beyond my emotional capacity. I do have a rough idea for the design, but it is too painful to work on it right now. And yet, on the other hand, I am growing tired of seeing her grave marked with a little metal plate - so I will persevere as best I can.

Today I am very tired. Perhaps I have a bug, too. It seems that every third night - out of shear exhaustion - I experience a decent night's sleep.

Thankfully, there is nothing urgent to do this evening.