Fred B Newton

Morning Daze Fred B Newton

Late 2019 began the process of keeping an early morning journal I identified as Morning Daze, a place to record impressions, including dreams, ideas, and stories about my life "journey." But early in 2020, it became apparent that life is not a "planful" journey.

COVID-19 changed not only my life but also the experience of the entire world. Personal well-being demanded uncharted and creative ways to adapt. In the face of uncertainty, how could I explore and enjoy the limits of personal experience in a meaningful manner? This journal became a useful tool of understanding.

WARNING! This book is the consequence of living and learning during a major world-changing event. The contents do not read as a novel. The essays, poetic impressions, recollections, and photographs are organized by a variety of thematic categories. Much like the result of COVID in all our lives, each day offered a new and somewhat unexpected opportunity. These pages share the results.