Up before the alarm but slow to slide out from beneath the warmth.

Trying to find things in the dark.

Pacing around the kitchen, trying to figure out what could replace the missing decaf. Nothing.

I never think of this place but it’s kind of perfect.

Kids PB & J. I tell her it’s my go-to when I don’t really have an appetite but need to eat something. And it’s also the cheapest sandwich you can order from Sunshine.

My questions are probably not relevant, but they keep popping into my head.

Not fitting in anywhere.

I didn’t realize they were related.

You can feel it on a night like tonight.

We can do better, though, can’t we?