some things

still haven't gotten the beard etc done
instead of preparing a long long speech, going to use the outline and wing it.
the show isn't up but will be for the opening
press was equally good and maddening, exhausting and exhilarating (gilbert kept aksing of the work was accessible; mary christ o keefe is a clever, wise woman who kept saying let the gallery handle it, 6:20 breakfast tv tomorrow.)
no cheque and little money, so maybe no going out afterwards.
bought new clothes, and a bag that broke w/i the hour
i have trouble sleeping, and my stomach is upset, but that happens before big things