Finally alone. It takes a while to appreciate. Snuggled in a pile of clean laundry, flanked by cats. Today, is just for me. I could sleep but I don’t NEED to. That’s progress.

Taking a step back, I wonder what all the fuss is about. Incorporating new perspectives like sponges in a body cavity. Dead friends are still dead. Living on within parts of me. Real estate investments for the afterlife. Just in case, take a little piece of my heart. After all, it’s dangerous to go alone.

Bad habits die hard. No habits is suspicious. I’ve lived long enough to just know things and not get excited about it. Learning things gives me a much better high. Remembering too much drags me down. The knowledge that sticks is either interesting or applied.

I can confidently walk into almost any situation with little to no anxiety these days. Mostly because I get to choose my own paths. Fall weather is almost here. Time to get some new shoes!