The sun was my enemy this morning.  Its rays crept into my room too early and wouldn’t let me sleep any longer.  I knew things had to be done before work, but another hour or two wasn’t going to hurt anyone.  Pulling my blanket over my head, I drifted off into sweet slumber.  However short it was, I still savored every minute.  When Anna woke, I heard her go after the cereal.  Who in the hell chews that loud?  Groaning, I rolled onto my stomach and buried my head under my pillow.  Note to self, never live with a roommate ever again.  Actually, no roommates, no wife, no kids, no one.  Just me.  Isolation fit me perfectly.  Sleep grabbed me again.  Anna’s chewing disappeared, the pillow smothering light and sound.  Even the ache in my s...

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