It’s been a restful day for this tired teacher. I’ve been fighting a cold for several days, so it was wonderful to simply soak up the warmth of the apartment and the wisdom of a few fine books. I started the day with my usual slow-cooked Irish oatmeal and steamy coffee, enjoyed in the lamplight while candles glowed around the rooms. I scanned the Internet as I ate, but found little enticing information. The delicious breakfast was far more stimulating than the morning news. Later I sat in the red-padded rocking chair reading an excellent book on spiritual issues (The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle). I carefully underlined sentences and wrote notes in the margin, which I find helps impress the ideas into my mind. Using my pencil as I read also gives me that pleasant feeling of being an attentive and earnest reader. In the afternoon, I read several excellent articles in the latest issue of National Geographic. I have neglected that magazine for the last few years, but I would like to change that. It’s a brilliant publication, takes little time to read, and would broaden my understanding of world-wide issues.
And now...it’s nearly 7:00 pm, and a glass of red wine beckons, and then perhaps a fried egg sandwich with green peppers for dinner, and then, for sure, a soothing sleep.
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