I am awaiting my tea to steep. I’ve got a relaxing sound generator called Sleeping Dragon playing out of my computer speakers. I have already finished my morning routine, including my coffee. Smokey Cat calmed down about an hour ago once she realized I wasn’t going to let her outside. Besides, it’s drizzling. She doesn’t like getting wet. However, I’m going to see if she wants to go out in the rain at some point. Well, go out in the drizzle.

What do you all have on your agenda today? I hope it’s something enjoyable, meaningful, and life-affirming. For me, I’ve got the laundry waiting downstairs. It’s the small things in life, those small victories that build into meaningful acts of love and kindness towards those in our life.

Well, my tea ought to be steeped. I’m going to step away now and get on with living life even as Western Civilization goes through this current AFGE (Another Fucking Growth Experience). Be kind towards those in your life, especially towards yourself.