The morning is cool and quiet and I've cleaned in the kitchen then cleared the table to work on books; I use antique mylar book covers to protect the dust jackets on several received for the holiday (my father brought home two packages of these Gaylord covers when I was a child; I somehow inherited them and still have a good supply). These are nonfiction, but I have a number of mysteries here to tackle as well.

Headed out to get more salmon to smoke for myself (to brine it overnight and smoke it tomorrow evening). I'll do some baking today and tomorrow as gifts for friends, and pretty soon it's time to start putting potatoes in for next spring. I'll check the greenhouse and set up a few pots for starting stuff from seed. The domestic activity is just fine instead of going out to party or attend films or football games.