“Routine is a ground to stand on, a wall to retreat to; we cannot draw on our boots without bracing ourselves against it.” -- Henry David Thoreau The radio clicks on. That’s what always happens first.

The radio clicks on. That’s what always happens first. Then National Public Radio voices awaken me. “It’s 7 a.m. and time for the news.” Open my eyes and take a deep breath. Roll over and out of bed.