Maybe it's just me, but having a plan to follow helps me feel that I have some control over my destiny and feel better about myself. (Not that I do not believe that God can override my petty plans, but that's God's prerogative.)

So, yesterday I created my activity plan for re-employment, my diet and exercise, and my preparations for increased job skills -- along with the usual house/yard work. This morning, by 7:30 I was "on it."

Now, it's mid-morning and...