here comes the sun

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Vacation time settles in.... 

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Today [I]s a good day
[May]n’t even have to use my A.K.

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Maximum Derek

early morning view of a luxury beach resort

My daughter pointed out we spent more time in the car yesterday than we did on planes getting here. And I drove that whole time. And there were plenty of other opportunities to see the dark side of my life. Yet somehow optimism prevails. I'm at peace this morning. 

The rainbow this morning looked like it was ending at my feet and the colors were glorious. (Even better than the one pictured.) Depression seems further away than the horizon. Likewise mania. I'm in the sweet spot. Maximum stoke. 

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