Hiatus or Doldrums?

I'm feeling less anxious today. I believe it is because I have been knitting a sock and went to a farmer's market this morning. Here's why: making the sock gives me an outlet for my nervous energy while simultaneously satisfying my desire to get something positive done. (It's a rather attractive "Turkish" sock, with a swirling pattern of subtle orange and purple design; it may make a good lounge-around-the-house sort of sock.) Going to the farmer's market combined exercise, interesting things to see and smell, and the opportunity to do a small amount of paying my way. (I feel self-conscious about essentially bumming off D.; his income is not much more reliable than my own, so it feels good to help out with the groceries at least.)

All in all, though, the main benefit was the feeling of purposeful activity resulting in clear outcomes -- something in short supply these days. I should brainstorm about more such activities, though I very much hope that this sort of time-filling will not be necessary.

I wonder if the library down the block is open on Sundays?