Day 4,085: Time For Math

Do I “play” in my daily life? What says “play” to me?

I play constantly. Genuinely—Liz and I play games all the time. They mostly revolve around word/music games, where we make up songs or lyrics to existing songs. I guess it’s one, long improv game of yes-and.

I also play with my dogs all the time. Blanket monster with Joy, or fetch. The dogs keep me young for sure.

And I’d consider my writing “play,” absolutely. I’m playing make-believe whenever I write.

I’ve always considered myse...