i'm reading space junk, a comic about a migrating space colony. i walked benny last night at 10. they usually walk him at 1am. i read most of the book before sleep. olive let me sleep til 6:18. i fed her 1/2 can and was quiet when she cried. she was quiet then too, then she watched the starlings on the fire escape, then she curled up behind r.'s legs with her head tucked under her tail. there's a mountain fire in southern california near where we walked the beach. today's the last day with charlie for a while. i'll miss the kid. i think olive will settle into a routine and not be anxious about food. she'll know we will always feed and take care of her.