Watching the smoke from her cigarette swirling hypnotically, she sips the strong, sweet coffee, enjoying the comforting aroma. This is her time, only the sounds of the home the soft soothing bubbling of the aquariums punctuate the stillness of her heart. She moves her toes around in her fluffy slippers to get them warm. Her best friend, her dog, lies on the carpet in the sunbeam, watching every move but wanting just to linger in the morning sun herself. Soon the day begins.
Voices are rising, doors opening and the serenity is gone, replaced by a storm of activity.