Written retrospectively for the 2020 archive.

The kettle in “While the Water Boils” gives me a small picture of the quiet I wrote about in my birthday reflection. There’s enough time to do another chore, but there’s also enough time to stand at the window and let the morning arrive.

I want to remember that a break can be that short. I don’t need the whole day to clear before I can enjoy a few quiet minutes of it. Sometimes it helps just to let the tea cool before reaching for the next thing.