I write this blog early in the morning, so the prompt “Is today typical?” is somewhat humorous. Did I get up this morning at ten till 5 when my husband’s alarm went off? Yes. Did I get out of bed at 20 after? Yes, I did. Did I take my meds? Absolutely. Did I go downstairs and eat breakfast? Indeed.

Today is beginning in a very typical way. As a typical summer day, I can also expect to take some time writing or reading. I can do the dishes in the dishwasher. I can check the mail, and if I’m really ambitious, I will go to Starbucks to write.

In the fall/spring, typical means going to work and teaching two classes with office hours in between. I will meet with students and go to meetings. Life will be a lot busier, but I will be in tune with my new schedule. This will begin sooner than I’d like, because summer is winding down.

Today is a typical day.