Feeling Sorry for Oneself

With Cindy Stevens gone on fundraising trip, have been extremely busy, staying late, jawing on phone, typing like a mad man, and not doing any exercise, so though am tired, force self to go to yoga class. Class nice, but strenuous and being quite sorry for myself on the way home from yoga--first because of hunger and exhaustion, and then when get off subway to walk home, problems compound. It is very, very cold outside, and windy. Have forgotten gloves, and this morning, messenger bag gave up the ghost, so am carrying canvas tote bag. Bag cuts into fingers and lose feeling. When get indoors, tips of fingers feel prickly. Ask Dave if he thinks ailment is a) frostbite b) carpal tunnel syndrome c) multiple sclerosis. He replies d) hypochondria. This is said kindly enough, but it is Jenny who provides true comfort. Present her with my fingers and she licks each thoroughly, after which feel much better. Have always maintained that though Jenny perhaps not book smart, is kindness personified.