At noon: The washed dishes in the drying rack indicate that Nathaniel has been 
here. He and his car are now absent. The dog is sleeping in the enclosure 
in the warmed (58 degrees) room, with no food, and an unidentifiable amount of 
water (if any) in his drinking dish. The small blue car started immediately.
I let it run for about 5 minutes. I am about to go grocery shopping, and
expect to spend what is left of the day, editing and writing. I hope you are 
as happy and comfortable as circumstances permit.