I am sitting alone with Billy in the living room, with the patio door open and kids and dad across the street playing and talking and running. This is such a nice day (despite Billy's smelly farts). There is no radio nor music right now. Pongo: how Billy stinks today!

I just light a cigarette and I am chilling on the couch, legs crossed in lotus. I cant get over how nice and peaceful this morning is. I have the house to myself. With dogs and cat. Birds are twittering. It is an amazing feeling to have a safe roof over one's head. Many people cannot afford that anymore. Or need social assistance housing like my friend Rosie. The sky is peaceful. There is no war here. May we all be kinder and more peaceful with one another and with the animal world and the natural world.