Left to their own devices...

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Things sometimes work out on their own. I have surrendered, for the weekend, to whatever sleep or wakefulness I may have. Sleep was not to be had until 4:00. Still, I was hoping to be up by noon. I set the alarm for 10:00. When it went off, I reset it for noon. Between Sam wanting out, and once I let her out the kitten deciding I was a prime playground, prone and slowed by sleep so an easy target, I never made it to the noon alarm. Surrendering to the feline attacks, I surrendered to wakefulness as well at a little after 11:00.

In my slow waking cycle, I am nearly to readiness an hour after the hatch opened. My friend called, as we had discussed, and I will be showered, dressed, and in town in an hour or less. At which point we are going to invade the second hand shops, several hardware stores, some unarmed mountainside, and an eatery or two, at least. I am no longer shaving, my winter beard is being raised. Though I think I will find a trimmer. I bought a cheapo last year. While it worked, to a degree, it was not exactly the best device I have ever owned. Having suggested this, my friend thinks he will, too, go unshaven. There is nothing like being a trend setter. Small fishbowl, small influence, take what you can? Yes.

As well, I think it is time for me to begin attending church. Not this week, perhaps, maybe not even next week. But the time is fast approaching. After finding my shoes, I never did get them polished. At this point, I have both the shoes and the polish kit within reasonable grasp along with a minimum of searching. I believe my shirts are clean, my slacks and proper pants are ready, my belts and ties are available, though there are a few other minor details which must be ironed out. A few weeks should give me the time to do these things. Although, even if I am not quite prepared for Church next week, I might consider confession. All of this is well past time. Further, it might be a good time to begin looking into serving those on death row. It would be nice to have that on tap and scheduled, be trained and functioning in that, before school starts this spring. A visit once a week or every other week, to a number of inmates or simply to be available to talk to one or pray with one, I am not sure how such a thing would work, would be good. Though I think they might have some sort of program system which I would simply have to fit into rather than have at my discretion? Probably...

Oh, I know, I promise lots of things and often they fall through... in the short run. However, I usually pick and choose but eventually get to my just deserts. Remember how long I had promised to move, then move to Utah, then buy a home, then even get to the hen house? Well, those things are all done save the last. And the last is being tended today (or Monday if they are not available today) in the purchase of the construction materials needed. Same with food storage, prep items, yard work, and the rest. Bit by bit, it is all being tended, in time. So, do not worry when I say tomorrow. If it is important, and Church and serving are, they will be tended as I may.

Well, pick up your socks and bind your back flap, it is time to get to work boys and girls. I have... things to do... Be wary, be wise, be loving, be kind, but understand the price and pay it. Ciao, Adios, Aloha, and... good day.