Day 252—10 July 2012 Test subject 5 Faced with imminent company, Tom was anxious to try another cocktail candidate tonight. It’s promising—I’m halfway through as I write. I only had a sip each from the first four candidates.
![<b>Day 258—16 July 2012
A decent night’s work</b>
In addition to sorting my pieces last night, I finished the frame, most of the lady of the house, and the maid’s face/hat. [Today’s shot shows last night’s end point.] I put another dent in it tonight, finished my book on CD, and started another book.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Project365/2011-November-Launch/i-7CCwVLf/2/d3d1b5f5/Ti/2012%2007%2016%20first%20night%20progress_8201-Ti.jpg)
![<b>Day 257—15 July 2012
Coping mechanisms</b>
My Plan B for pain relief includes taking up yoga, and lots of stress management. Much of today, I watched junky television by myself, started a jigsaw puzzle [of one of the reproductions in our dining room—“The Singing Butler,” by Jack Vettriano], and listened to a Chelsea Handler book on CD. If nothing else, I’ve been distracted for a while. Yay, me!](https://photos.smugmug.com/Project365/2011-November-Launch/i-QxtXfnw/1/8ccb4df0/Ti/2012%2007%2015%20jigsaw_163818-Ti.jpg)
