1. the satisfaction of ripping fabric.
2. wandering around hardware stores.
3. having three good art talks in one day.
4. destroying something to make something else.
5. an idea that’s becoming tangible.

1. spending the morning playing video games.
2. tiny glasses of craft beer.
3. yodeling contests.
4. willing myself to not feel cold.
5. having just enough hot water for a bath.

1. not needing to rush into work.
2. discovering a great japanese tapas place.
3. being treated to dinner.
4. acting silly in public.
5. taking my damn pants off.

1. recreational eating.
2. ranting.
3. beautiful days.
4. accomplishing missions.
5. sitting down.

1. newly fixed shoes that no longer make a terrible racket when I walk.
2. walking part way home with a coworker.
3. taking charge and getting things done.
4. sharing dinner with friends who drop in for a visit.
5. deeply conditioned hair.

1. delicious leftovers.
2. “the words were longer than my face.”
3. sticking to the meal plan.
4. awesome art news.
5. “your head is shaped like a yam.”

1. little giraffe printed pajamas.
2. leftover turkey sandwiches.
3. a lovely weekend with family.
4. giving clothes away.
5. movie nights with friends.

1. frogs that wear bee hats.
2. mini strawberry and rhubarb pies.
3. avoiding a major shopping accident.
4. eating too much turkey.
5. five adults who can agree on what movie to watch.

1. comfortable guest beds.
2. freshly made apple fritters washed down with hot cider.
3. putting new born babies back to sleep.
4. the satisfaction of completing a puzzle.
5. being fed imaginary food from a plastic kitchen by two very cute girls.

1. electronic calendars that remind me to do stuff
2. $35 jackets.
3. 10 minute border waits.
4. bright green eyes.
5. meeting new little additions to the family.