what to do on the days when no one is answering your texts.

1.       quit looking at your phone.

2.       read a book long enough to get lost in it.

3.       what, the phone again? come on.

4.       lie down. shut your eyes. a nap would be nice here. bring your dog.  

5.        rub your dog’s belly and blow raspberries into it. kiss his face. tell him you love him so so so much.

6.       eat an apple.

7.       go for a walk around the block. don’t bring your phone.

8.       circle back. the dog needs a walk, too.

9.       make yourself a cup of tea.

10.   let it dawn on you that you have no idea where you left your phone.

11.   repeat # 5.