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Strong beginning, weak middle, and a better ending--how the day has gone. Felt good when I arose and maintained through lunch. After lunch, I went to L's and didn't sleep. By the time I got back home, I was wiped. Then a little nap and a horde of kids with basketballs took me into the evening. The thud of the basketballs continue. I need to find another place--a quiet place, a peaceful place. Thunder and lightning, but no basketballs right outside my door.

Dreams slipped away this morning. Found myself not thinking thoughts from the happy part of my brain. I've been wrestling with a lot of negative thoughts, and not feeling very positive around my state of being. I want to feel up and positive, like this morning, but all day long. The roller coaster days are wearing thin.

Still enjoying the Buddhist fiction anthologies. Each story is like a teaching, yet is lively and engaging. It was a brilliant idea to create these anthologies and capture these writings.

Waiting for the late evening stillness to settle round. Looking like the neighbors are in "Saturday night party" mode. We shall see!