Insomnia Redux

I watch 
   snowflakes
          f
         l
        u
         t
          t
        e
       r
outside
my warm
window perch.

      Thirsty fern sits in 
      the corner begging 
      for a drink;
      Her brittle leaves browned 
      from blowing heat.

      “Where 
      do we go 
      from here?”

It's our choice.
 
      Life tastes 
      fresh 
      with every sunrise.

Failure
(and daily doses of protein)
help
us bulk up.

Mind Wandering & Insomnia

Can’t sleep because your brain won’t shut up? You’re not alone. Insomnia often comes with increased mind wandering, those endless mental detours that swing from to-do lists to big questions at 2 a.m.

Some research shows our brains can become more active at night, especially when we’re trying to rest. Instead of slowing down, they jump into review mode or plan ahead. Harvard Health explains how insomnia affects both memory and mood. Psychology Today dives into the paradox of mind wandering, showing how it can be both a symptom and a cause of sleeplessness.

If your thoughts feel scattered, vivid, or oddly specific at night, you’re in familiar company. That’s just the brain doing its midnight thing.