Ten.One Thousand, Three Hundred & Thirty-Two

1. Early morning with clear skies and a head full of worries.

2. Exactly two cups.

3. We decide that next month’s theme is to take it day by day.

4. Ironic that the drive to the landfill is so scenic.

5. New growth at the base of the charcoal stumps. Life finds a way.

6. Clean garage. One car in. Pretty sure the request for a basketball hoop is coming soon.

7. Laying out on the front bench. So much sun.

8. “I was writing very litter, partly from fatigue, that female fatigue of suppressed anger and loss of contact with my own being; partly from the discontinuity of female life with its attention to small chores, errands, work that others constantly undo, small children’s constant needs.” - “When We Dead Awaken,” Adrienne Rich

9. I love seeing their faces each week. In them, I see myself and my brother and my grandmother, and my grandfather. I feel like I’m the lucky one sitting in on these conversations.

10. Cauliflower with pancetta and parmesan and olives.

11. I know the therapist and I said I need to let go of my plans, but still.