Waking
It's Saturday, and usually on a Saturday I allow myself to sleep in a little later than on weekdays. Somehow I guess I feel I've earned it. Even though I work as an author from home, I like to look forward to the weekends as being different than the rest of the week. My day begins with that first moment of consciousness when I'm still in bed, eyes closed, and the covers pulled up tight over me. Before I even open my eyes, I find I'm already dealing with the realities of a new