June 10, 2014. Ridgeland, Ms. Mornings.

Being retired brings it’s pleasures, especially in the mornings. On the days when we have no appointments, Ken and I are lazy. Ken comes down and makes us both a cup of coffee and we read, me sitting on the couch and Ken at the counter eating breakfast. Not much talking and never any music, just reading. Soon Ken goes to the computer but I keep reading. Sometimes I eat breakfast at 10:00. We are both still in our nightshirts. It is delightful. Eventually we talk and figure out our day but we do not rush. We are both savoring the peace and quiet and the reading. Obviously we don’t do this every day. Sometimes we go for a walk in the morning and on other days we have responsibilities, but when we have nothing requiring our attention, we just stay home and enjoy ourselves and each other. Soon enough, before we notice, the morning has gone but we have enjoyed every moment.