...coffee, rest, and sunshine. Yay!

Ahh, vacation.

I slept in until 6:36. Wow. That's unheard of. So, I am really slow getting going this morning, and honestly, I DO NOT CARE! 

I have coffee. I just ate breakfast. I have a short list of things to do today, but no rush. Eventually, I'll get in the shower and get on with things. I have to take the amended ms of my book to the post, run an errand, but nothing huge. And I will try to get outside to do at least an assessment of what I should be paying attention to (pruning, etc.). 

But not yet. Holly is with us, and she's working on a puzzle. I'm sure she'll keep me on my toes today. 

But first, coffee. 

I don't have any wisdom to share today, except this: enjoy the flexible time in your day. Soak up the sunshine. All the stuff will get done, or not, but wasting the slow, glorious time would be a pity.

Take care, hold your loved ones tightly.

C



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