It tasted fine and we had a pleasant breakfast.We walked outside and talked about small things around the farm. They had hand-dug a well. It was acces...ed with a bucket and rope."The sunshine feels so good today. It gives me energy just to feel it," Joy said."Do you really derive energy from sunlight, or does it just feel good for the warmth?" I asked."I actually get some energy from it. My skin translates the suns light into some basic sugars, if I am getting enough water and minerals," It. Minnesota had gone from first to worst – from winning the World Series to finishing last in its division the following year. The team lost two veterans to free agency and another to identity fraud charges. Injuries and under-performance added to the doom and gloom in Minneapolis.The AL West featured the last two playoff teams: Anaheim and Texas. The Angels were a half-game up on the Rangers but both would make the playoffs. Seattle was an afterthought (as usual) and Oakland was still singing. How did I feel about that episode? I had to admit to myself that it had been fantastic. Would I want that to happen again? So far it had been four days and neither of us had spoken of another bath. It had felt so utterly awesome but did I want it to happen again? My mind just wouldn’t let it go. Dinner that fourth evening was a little strained with just the minimum amount of conversation. Finally, I could stand it no longer. “I need a bath tonight daddy.” I mumbled, keeping my eyes downcast,. Dress: Optional. I had a great deal of difficulty concentrating on school that Friday. We had a leisurely supper with Mother and Dad, who wished us both Happy Birthday and gave us our presents. Our family had never made a big deal of birthdays, especially after we each passed the plastic toy stage. That suited us, too. Each January, Alex and I gave each other small, highly personalized gifts carefully selected or handmade. The more unusual and unexpected, the better, no unimaginative boxes of.