The day began alright but I grew despondent. Something about the heavy wetness in the air, the office not yet fully air-conditioned. I was inattentive at work. But it went by fast. It was after 12 before I knew it, two-thirty-something after that, and then it was time to go.

When I got home Jackie invited me to play Candyland, which really meant just looking at the board and the cards. But that was all right with me.

Home, sidewalk, train, office, sidewalk, train, home. Bed. Sleep. Dream.