I went to bed early last night because of a migraine. Unfortunately, when I woke up this morning, the migraine was still there and has only gotten worse the longer I’ve been awake. To make matters even worse, I woke up thinking it was Sunday…only to realize, to my horror, that it is actually Monday.

So today, I’m staying home, using a sick day, and going back to bed. Sometimes that’s just what you have to do.

I hope all of you have a much better start to your week than I have had so far.

It’s work-from-home Friday today, and honestly, I might not even get dressed. One of the small joys of working from home is being able to ease into the day with a cup of coffee, comfortable clothes, and no commute. Since I worked some extra time yesterday, I’ll only be working half a day today, which makes the start of the weekend feel even sweeter.

The best part is that I’m finally feeling better. The rain has finally moved on, and with it, the headache and sluggishness I’ve been fighting the past few days. It’s amazing how much weather can affect how we feel, especially here in Vermont where gray skies can seem endless at times. Today feels lighter in more ways than one.

I’m looking forward to a quiet weekend, a little rest, and hopefully some sunshine. After a long, rainy stretch, it’s nice to finally feel human again.

I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend ahead!

It’s Friday, and I’m back on my regular schedule of working from home. It’s always nice not to have to go anywhere—to relax with a cup of coffee and not worry about rushing to get ready. I can take my time.

I have a few things to do today, but mostly I expect I’ll be preparing for a meeting at the end of the day. I’m not quite sure how I feel about it—somewhere between trepidation, nervousness, and maybe even a little excitement. I suppose I’ll just have to wait and see what happens.

I actually talked to my doctor about it a bit yesterday. He’s been treating a plantar wart on my foot with cryotherapy. I hate even saying I have a wart, but they’re fairly common—and they can be quite painful, which mine has been. Still, I haven’t really minded the visits, because it gives me a chance to talk with him.

He’s been my doctor since I moved to Vermont, and I feel more at ease with him than with any doctor I’ve had before. He’s always positive and enthusiastic, but also serious and compassionate when it matters. I feel very fortunate to have lucked out with him.

Anyway, I hope everyone has a great day—and a wonderful weekend.

Not quite myself this morning. I woke up feeling off and hoped breakfast might help—it didn’t. If anything, it made the nausea worse, so I went back to bed for a bit.

Now it’s time to get up and face the day. I do have things that need to get done at work, though if I don’t start feeling better, it may end up being a short one.

No poem today.

This is going to be a short post today. My schedule is a bit shuffled this week. I’m working from home today instead of Friday since I need to be at the museum then. I’ll also be working a half day Thursday and another half day on Saturday to prepare for an early morning class next Monday. It’s much easier to set things up when the museum is closed—no worrying about securing objects while moving them around.

It’s probably for the best that today is a work-from-home day. I woke up with a headache, and I don’t think I could handle the bright lights of my office or the mix of perfumes and other scents that come with a full building. Still, there’s plenty to get done, so it’s going to be a busy one regardless.

Monday has come again.

I slept in a bit this morning—until 5:00 a.m.—which, for me, almost counts as indulgent. The only reason for the extra rest is a slight adjustment to the day. I’m going into work late and will be leaving early for a dental appointment, which means working around the university’s leave policy. Since we now have to take leave in four-hour increments, even a short appointment requires a bit more reshuffling than it used to. There was a time when anything under two hours didn’t require leave at all, but like many things, that has changed.

It’s a small inconvenience in the grand scheme of things—just one of those minor bureaucratic realities that shape the rhythm of a workday. Nothing dramatic, nothing particularly frustrating. Just… different.

And maybe that’s what today feels like overall. Not rushed, not overwhelming—just slightly out of step with the usual routine.

There isn’t much more to say today. Just easing into the week, adjusting where needed, and moving forward.

Have a great week, everyone!