I slept soundly last night, though I had to wake up at 5:15 am, having gone to bed at 11ish pm. It feels good to have slept soundly, its been a while since that has happened. I bought a newspaper this morning and had a fun conversation with the clerk, whom I see and talk to frequently. He is an Iraq war combat vet and he is, I believe, PTSD. He can laugh and smile, currently, but he is a substance abuser also as well as promiscuous. He has some crazy ideas about things, but I just attribute them to impulsive venting, nothing dangerous. After the Vietnam war, I would listen to vets talk about nothing many times. They were very appreciative to have someone, anyone, just listen. Boy, do we live in a cruel world, right now. I haven't used today and I have no plans to either. I spent some time with my step-son this morning. I think it was quality time for us both. Today is friday so after work tonight, I have a couple days off. YAY! It is not much, but it gives me something to look forward to. I'll take it for sure. I will likely read some later and practice my guitar also. I'll get some housework done also. Thanks for the day, God, higher power, whatever.