Last night was Mongkut's third night in our house. I kept the paraffin oil lamp at the kuman thong shrine burning. Henceforth it will be lit Saturday nights only.

Mongkut seems quite happy under my care. I see him now as an eight-year-old boy rather than a baby. This morning I told him that he is welcome to come to the kitchen and the dining room at any time to partake of whichever food he prefers. I also said that he is welcome to come with me whenever I leave the house.

Going to a 2:00 PM, taped-as-live TV interview this afternoon. My first in approximately 20 years, especially after I announced that I have become a hermit (by my definition). I just acquiesced to do this for a friend, who is a consultant to the program. The program will air on Halloween.