May 11, 2026

Monday Morning Mood

By Joe

I really just want to go back to bed. Unfortunately, work has other plans.

I’d call in sick, except I hate calling in sick on Mondays, and besides, I’m not actually sick—just sleepy and tired. I did not sleep well at all last night. It took me forever to fall asleep, and once I finally did, I woke up several times throughout the night. Even ignoring Isabella trying to convince me that breakfast should happen at an unreasonable hour, I still stayed in bed until 5:00 this morning. Honestly, I wish I were still there, warm under the covers and drifting back to sleep.

Instead, I’m sitting here with a cup of coffee, trying to convince myself that being awake is a good idea. Hopefully, the caffeine will eventually do its job and I’ll start feeling human again. Until then, I suppose I’ll just ease into the week the best I can.

Here’s hoping Monday is gentle on all of us.

About Joe

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I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe
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