Ten.One Thousand, Six Hundred & Sixty-Three

1. Still can’t swallow. Test is negative. But who wants to be sick?

2. Maybe I still need more pants.

3. Leftover wonton soup.

4. I remember that it’s Wednesday which means there is a meeting after all.

5. One hand wrapped around a cup of coffee. The other hand grips the warm steering wheel. I stare out over the valley floor as I guide the car down the hill. I smile to myself. Mornings like these.

6. I am caught by surprise.

7. Sometimes I feel like the compliments are backhanded.

8. First club member!

9. Now we’re missing two.

10. They played so much better. Last game: 54-12. Tonight’s game: 41-21.