Saturday afternoon, stretched out on the couch, alternating between reading about the Green New Deal, indulging in fiction downloaded from the city library, and prepping for school. Big, heavy snowflakes distract my attention and I find myself staring out the window for long stretches. A very Ska Christmas is playing over the smart speaker as my husband explores new playlists. My college student daughter, wrapped in her unicorn robe complete with horned hood, is taking a break from essay writing and final projects to read fan fiction.

Saturdays were meant for this sort of relaxation (well, not the lesson planning). I'm grateful that my circumstances allow my this warm, safe place and the time to enjoy it.