The Antidote Anecdote

I have a sleep disorder more accurately described as a wakefulness disorder. In the past it's been managed effectively with--what else?--medication. My current insurance does not cover this medication, which requires me to prioritize the days that I "pay" to be awake and functional--and weekends don't always make the cut. Insurance can't touch Koven, though, and he is the best drug ever. He gets me up, gets me out, makes me laugh, and when he takes naps I recognize my limited window of opportunity for getting work done--this promotes motivation. We're just back from some playtime at Idlewild Park along the Truckee River. In my enthusiasm to show Koven how great water is, I tripped and did some swimming myself. That'll wake you up. So will a dog sprinting in great wide circles all around you.