Tag Archives: sleep

Getting Some Sleep

Posted on January 3, 2022 by swabby429

“Total Sleep: 6 hrs 6 min” according to my smart-watch this morning. This does not include the 21 minutes of “awake” that was also logged. The “Goodnight” app on the watch is one of my favorite and most used features … Continue reading →

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Sleepy

Posted on July 16, 2020 by swabby429

A crisp explosion of thunder from a nearby lightning strike awakened me. It happened less than an hour after I had drifted into sleep. High winds rattled the bedroom window awning. Small hail pellets clattered everywhere. Adrenalin was coursing through … Continue reading →

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Owls And Larks

Posted on February 12, 2020 by swabby429

Jorge and I stumbled onto the topic of chronotypes this weekend. It all started when he asked if I categorize him as a night owl or an early bird. I said I hadn’t thought of him as either because he … Continue reading →

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The Mosquitoes

Posted on June 30, 2019 by swabby429

I saw it before I heard it. The mosquito hovered over my hand after I switched on the bedside table lamp. It’s unpleasant to discover mosquitoes nearby, but it is especially frustrating at bedtime. I was especially sleepy and was … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on November 29, 2017 by swabby429

When we become very tired and in need of rest, it’s time to pause awhile for some sleep. The next time you announce this desire, astonish those around you by quoting Robert Browning. “I have dared and done, for my … Continue reading →

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Catnapping?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by swabby429

Yesterday was a pretty laid-back day for me.  My mood was mellow, and I had a mild desire to take a nap. My thoughts were soon drawn to my sister’s cat, Random Kitty.  I sometimes wonder if he has a … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Sleep

Posted on January 11, 2016 by swabby429

I like to sit on my front porch stoop at night in the warm seasons.  I watch the changing skies, listen to the singing insects, and make note of the comings and goings of folks in the neighborhood.  During the … Continue reading →

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