Journal: 1/04/06

Yesterday a soggy, thick snow was falling all morning, and fortunately it was heavy enough, and hazardous enough, to earn us teachers and students a day off from school. I was up early doing my reading and writing when I received the call on our automated alert system. I quietly cheered, changed back into my casual vacation clothes, and proceeded to have a serene and useful day. I had received a gift, and I made the most of it. I spent some time reading, of course – a chapter in Dombey and Son, as well as some spiritual reading – and worked at school for awhile. I intended to go to the gym for a workout in the afternoon, but instead I fell into a pleasant sleep for about forty minutes. Later, I met some friends for dinner at our favorite restaurant, where we share conviviality and well-prepared food. I was home early, and was soon asleep. I recall lying in bed and peacefully drifting off to unconsciousness, letting my thoughts go where they would. Sleeping is one of the finest pastimes that life affords all of us animals, and I do it quite outstandingly.