An interesting sidelight on your comments on sleep. In medieval Europe (where the nights were long) there existed the concept of 1st sleep and 2nd sleep. They were usually separated by a couple of hours where, in the middle of the night, you might converse with your neighbors. I first read about it in a Smithsonian Magazine article 30 years ago. Here is an updated article on the subject. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220107-the-lost-medieval-habit-of-biphasic-sleep
The farm lifestyle you speak of I remember fondly. We even had oil reading lamps. Fond memories. Although your situation is thrust on you, initially anyway, it sounds you’re making the most of it and also enjoying about it those things you can!
An interesting sidelight on your comments on sleep. In medieval Europe (where the nights were long) there existed the concept of 1st sleep and 2nd sleep. They were usually separated by a couple of hours where, in the middle of the night, you might converse with your neighbors. I first read about it in a Smithsonian Magazine article 30 years ago. Here is an updated article on the subject. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220107-the-lost-medieval-habit-of-biphasic-sleep
There is an excellent book called 'Second sleep' by Robert Harris. I highly recommend it.
I've heard that the time in between the first and second sleeps is the best time to meditate. For some people this occurs around 3am.
The farm lifestyle you speak of I remember fondly. We even had oil reading lamps. Fond memories. Although your situation is thrust on you, initially anyway, it sounds you’re making the most of it and also enjoying about it those things you can!
Nice story about a fine day. Thanks. Given the constant turmoil and worry doing something entirely normal had to be of value.