Good Things To Do

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  1. Wake up early when the house is quiet. Make a great cup of coffee. Write three pages while drinking it.

  2. Walk the dog. Do it alone (well, bring the dog) or with others. I went with my daughter. If you don't have a daughter, just bring someone you love. If you don't have a dog, go out anyway. Just don't poop on someone's lawn.

  3. While outside, notice the people walking and running. Wave. Say hello. Maintain eight feet of distance.

  4. Pick up your dog's poop. I mean, come on. Do a little laundry. Wash the dishes. Take care of things.

  5. Indulge in a hot shower. Feel clean and warm. Let water run over your head while you close your eyes and think nothing at all.

  6. Put on a record. If you don't have a turntable (God help you), play music some other way. Don't wear headphones. Fill the room with music and feel yourself eddy through it.

  7. Read a book. A paper book. One that doesn't ever have to be charged. Read until you're sleepy.

  8. Take a nap. Preferably on the couch. Preferably under a cat.

  9. Eat something good that you made yourself. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich maybe. Make some to share and enjoy it with someone.

  10. Call a friend. Check in with your mother. If you can, call your father. I can't, but I'm talking to him anyway. Being alone is good, being lonely is terrible. Leaving someone alone can be good, leaving them lonely is a sin.

  11. Make your own list of good things and tell me about it.