A phrase has been coming up in conversation rather frequently and significantly today. "Doing nothing is doing something." I began the day writing an extensive and exhaustive reply to a text message amongst my geek friends that will go in and unseen due to its circular references and sardonic attack on expressing opinions while being an expression of an option itself. Ultimately, it was a writing exercise fueled by my continued reading of Bernie Taupin's memoir, "Scattershot ". Two-thirds through, obsessively immersed, I paused to look up the title's meaning. Like everything in its content, it's the perfect use of a descriptive word. I thoroughly enjoy the man's narrative. It's inspiring. I wish I were as adept at storytelling while, at the same time, I am recognizing my skill at conveying my experiences and how I have developed an addiction to the perspective I have gained of my daily existence through journaling. I had high hopes and grand intentions to scour the house today, from room to room, with a minimizing mindset. Cleaning, clearing, and aggressively purging the inevitable finds of redundant or unnecessary items into a goodwill box. I stopped at the meat cleaver, which is also where I began. One item. Yet, is there any more useless item tucked away in a kitchen drawer than a meat cleaver? I've never needed one to prepare a meal, and I'm not connected with organized crime so that it can go. That one item drained me, along with what I suspect to be the" keto flu" due to some intermittent fasting and carnivore feasting. I lazed the day away, listening to the audiobook and ensuring the dog had a warm body against which to lean. I did get active in the evening. The great time biking through the neighborhood had a lot to do with the home styles and designs that Jen would enjoy, so I took her tonight to cruise and walk through. It was so great to share with her. We connect at that level. We will walk about more soon. Music at the Marioni's was a chance to relax, sing, and embrace a moment of enjoying all this life provides.