Ten.One Thousand, Two Hundred & Twenty

1. “What time is it?” “Early.” “How early?” “4:12.”

2. Must stop falling asleep before 8.

3. Today can go slowly.

4. Hands getting cold.

5. I try not to stare at the destruction.

6. It’s only open for fire debris at 7 am. He sends us back down the hill. The colors of the valley below.

7. Station for hot chai and a glazed donut. Yeasty. Chewy. Not too sweet. We get morning buns for the kids to eat while we wait.

8. Surprise sleepover for her.

9. There is no rhyme or reason for any of it.

10. Just need a desk.