I am tired, but I have work to do, people to email, stories to write. I am tired, but I am also hungry and there’s dinner to cook. I am tired, but the dog needs a walk. I am tired, but I already made these plans. I am tired, but I want to be a good friend. I am tired, but it is (was) only Tuesday. I am tired, but I want to do it all. I am tired, but I am committed to my writing practice. I am tired, so instead of an essay, here’s some blurry, unedited film of my home. I am tired, so rest it is.
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