Sleep Alternatives

As a good sleeper, I'm not plagued with insomnia as some of you may be.  I can get a hearty night's sleep and still a nap around noon.  

I do, however, wake up in the middle of the night almost every night for a couple of hours, during which I have discovered some really fun things to do:

1. I watch dachshund reels on Facebook. They are hilarious. Not only have I never had one (though I'm pretty sure I have a half-one now) but they were never the most appealing of breeds to me before.  Short legged like Luci with long sleek or long-haired bodies and soulful eyes, they are extremely attached to their owners (like you-know-who) and their faces, once you get to know them, are very expressive.  

2. While up, might as well get a snack. Here comes Luci's pitter pattering paws to see what I might share--which I do. She communicates telepathically by sitting tall and staring at me, her unblinking eyes suggesting a few options: salmon treat, sharp cheese, or meat if you have some, please.

3. I love to organize my origami papers, folded signatures, and book cloth I've made for covers.  It's immensely pleasurable to survey my riches in art supplies!  

4. I watch reels of babies laughing, particularly at sweet dogs twice their size.  Watching dogs with their big old paws draped over babies.  Watching human daddies converse with their babies.  Laughter in the night, or any time actually, is guaranteed to increase your endorphins!

5. Playing The New York Times word games.  Just got Queen Bee for the hundredth time--with a little help from the buddies after Genius. In this last lap of the game, I have learned a lot of new words so this lap turns out to be al little like a crossword puzzle.

6. Watching a You Tube video about how to dye papers with Easter Egg dye, onion skins, avocado skins and pits, and coffee and tea.  As Natasha the teacher said, "There are just so many ways to have fun!"

7. Feeling furry Luci going under the covers hoping I'll turn off the light and go back to sleep already. Is anything more pleasurable and sweet than the feel of fur on your legs for the rest of the night? Or waking up later with a tiny little set of eyes staring at you from the other side of the pillow?