Much of my morning resembles yours - without the dogs. :) I get up, grateful for another day & head to my Kureig. Coffee is the Magic Brew that helps me come alive. I don't really do much before 10 AM either - although a couple days a week I do manage to make it over to the pool by 9. Sometimes I write, sometimes I walk, sometimes I cook. Each day seems to bring different gifts. Thanks for sharing your routine. And yes, I agree completely. I don't know how I used to manage to get up at 5 AM and be to work by 7 for 10 & 12 hour shifts.