Civilization

I've been talking with David Weinberger about civilization and good manners. He's very civilized and has very good manners.

Sometimes I take the notion of civilization too far. I was thinking about the fact that when I'm alone -- no one around -- and I make dinner for myself, I really actually set the table and put the food in big dishes and later serve myself, scooping stuff from the big bowl to my plate, and I was wondering if this is what normal people do when they are alone. I've given up long ago on the concept that I'm normal.

I mean ... I actually make my bed in hotels. Just makes me feel better.