"Here's What I Need Right Now," By Elizabeth Wheeler

Dog tired. I remember this feeling from so long ago but it’s not a choice. Get up and go. The children are awake, the sun is slowly rising, the floor is cold, the snoring has eased, the dogs are whining to go out. Here goes. Fortunately, no hangover, only from a long day of traveling to this never land of adventure. Sideways rain through that little window on the plane just before kathump- landed safely albeit not gently. This week does not promise to be gentle. Maybe I should keep my seat belt fastened. Yeehah! Ida-fucking-ho. Here’s what I need right now. Idaho, my grandchildren, my daughter, my husband. The love my son used to so carefully sway me rather than push me to come. Here’s what I need right now-here is where I am.