It’s a chill, rainy fall day. But I have my oatmeal and Hot Cinnamon Spice tea and “Moon River” playing in the background.

But I’m also at work. And they’re testing the fire alarms today. There goes my relaxing morning. Sigh.

But the music swells over the sirens and the sirens eventually stop, though the lights are still flashing.

But even the lights eventually stop and calm is restored to the lobby where I reign as receptionist.

It’s not glamorous, but I have the best office in the building. And I have Jean-Claude, my grafted cactus with the flamboyant personality.

We gaze out of the window together and watch the rain drizzle and the people hurry and the cars alternately sit and whiz by.

But there’s work to be done. Gotta get back to it.

We’ll snuggle up in a big warm blanket with tea and a good book some other time.