Wrangler Dani

The political campaign is over, and I am revisiting the concept of free time. I feel like it’s the first day of summer break and I’m not quite sure what to do with myself.

I think that over the last few months I’ve become addicted to the hustle – the hurry and scurry of endless to-do lists and constant noise – so I’m going to take some time to revisit the things that make me, me, the things that make me Ugly Cry, the things that make me laugh, the little touches that make me smile.

I’m going to hang twinkle lights. I’m going to plant flowers. I’m going to braise a pork shoulder (adventure awaits!) and learn to make homemade baked beans. I’m going to try old wine and new beer. I’m going to play in the sprinklers. I’m going to go shopping without a list, wandering through stores because it’s fun, not because I need anything in particular. I’m going to hang pictures and go on walks. I’m going to read a magazine in the sunshine with a glass of lemonade and a kitty for company. I’m going to write about things that make me happy, craft sentences I’m proud of, finally get down the thoughts that have been swirling unchained for months. I’m going to go back to yoga. I’m going to hug my husband’s neck and look to the future with hope.

What will I do? I’m going to keep walking, keep working, keep writing. It’s a new day and I am excited for the next chapter.