It's 10:51am. I've exercised (beautiful hike with friends . . . seriously, the mountains call me this time of year like nothing else) and my kitchen is cleaned up. There are a few things left to do cleaning the house, but nothing has to be done right this minute. I am alone. In a completely quiet house. Sigh. This feels really really good. I am going to take a few minutes (hours) and just enjoy this. No one will know if I take a two hour bath, or watch a whole season of Wallander, or do nothing at all but stare at the window. Heaven. The possibilities are endless . . . Today, for right now, I don't have to be anything or anyone. Thank you, Universe, how did you know this is exactly what I needed? And now, I'm going to take that bath . . . Hiking Buddies . . . a perfect morning to hike Horsetail Here's go hoping your Friday has a few moments just like this . . . quiet, calm, and free (this never ever happens to me . . . so maybe...