I think I’m getting Spring Fever. I am ready to remove the layers of clothes and sleep with my hands behind my head. I woke up in the middle of the night, last night, with my elbows out, freezing, and my hands warm and nestled underneath my head. I pulled them in, turned on my side and went back to sleep.

The winter cold is easier to handle, for sure. I’ve learned that 40 degrees Fahrenheit isn’t that bad. Layers can always be added and when you have the right sleeping bag, the only discomfort is when you get out of it to start your day. But I am ready to get out of this sleeping bag and into some sun dresses.

The sun setting so early doesn’t help either. When I leave my office, it’s already dark and there’s no where to go unless it’s an errand to run. By 7pm I am ready to put on my warm layered pajamas and settle down for the night.

I’ve started to write some “fan fiction” about the Earth Children’s series by Jean Auel. They were the books that started me on my love for series, about an amazing woman named Ayla who lived during the paleolithic times. There were many characters who had a huge part in her life, but didn’t get enough of a story line in my opinion. She was cast out from her Clan and left behind a small son named Durc. I always wondered what happened to him, and as I write I am finding out! While that has been entertaining me, I am not sure what the copyright issues are for fan fiction. I would love to share these stories with you, but I don’t want to get into trouble with the law. **Edit: I think I CAN post what I have been writing for fun!

I hope that you are all doing well in these uncertain times that we are living in. Some have asked me how long am I planning to live in my van. Co-workers seem to think that I’m actively planning to buy a home. The fact of the matter is, yes, I am saving my money but I am uncertain what the future brings for me. What I am certain of is that I don’t need a lot of space to sleep and live, so any home I move into doesn’t have to be big. I also know that the way society is set up is not sustainable and I don’t want any part of that for much longer. I would like to find a community that thrives together.

I believe that’s what we all need, and where we are all headed.