Ten.Two Thousand, Four Hundred & Fifty-Seven

1. Rest.

2. I emerge from the shower much, much later than usual. A warm glow in the living room. Quiet.

3. “You’re not stuck; you’re misaligned.”

4. I check off the boxes. I feel like a lily in the ocean. These waters are unfamiliar and unwelcome. Where are my still waters?

5. Speed cleaning before it’s time to leave for her softball game.

6. A woman who cuts her hair is a woman who is about to change her life. Or who is experiencing hormonal and stress-related thinning?

7. Perfect weather for sitting in the stands; moderate temperature, a clear and sunny sky, and a light breeze.

8. I see him warming up in the bullpen on my way back from the bathroom. He only needs three outs.

9. Headaches.

10. Wonton soup before bed.