Can I read now?

[Ann C. Theis]

I've had a couple of Ambien incidents that have terrorized Mike.

I'm consistent - I wake up Mike and tell him something isn't right.

Apparently I look a tad pixilated.

I am convinced there are at least two Mikes.

Mike patiently tries to convince me to either take a bath and/or go to sleep.

I repeatedly decline and want my glasses.

Then I querulously and incessantly ask "can I read now?"

Mike replies firmly and continuously “no”.

Eventually I subside and sleep.

Ann, now into ambient music at bedtime