Tuesday evenings are now reserved for beachside, sunset picnics. Last night was the first where the three of us dined on the sand surrounded by other dogs and a few pesky flies. It was outdoor living at its best with our picnic backpack, two matching Tommy Bahama chairs, and blue skies. Tally enjoyed the company of the other dogs and got to nibble on our shrimp dinner. My wife prepared the feast but was panicked that we might night make it in time after several delays and a missing leash that caused us to go back to the house. Fortunately, we’re only about 15 minutes away so we were able to get settled and finished with dinner just as the sun disappeared over the horizon, leaving us with beautiful streaks of orange in the sky. 

This means that Wednesdays are now the only day without a special name. There’s Sunday Trash Day, Matinee and/or Meatless Monday, Sunset Tuesday, Tourist Thursday, Leadership Friday, and Saturday Sports. These names of course change all the time as we try to find a way to remember what day it actually is. In the working years, Wednesday was affectionately known as Hump Day, but anymore we seamlessly transition from week to week since we’re no longer forced to look forward to a day off. Everyday is essentially the same – no weekends, vacations, or holiday breaks. 

I do have a dentist appointment to make today special. Also, Curse of Oak Island offers a new episode. Plus, I.U. has a basketball game tonight against St. John’s. The cleaning crew will be here at the house this afternoon, delayed from yesterday, and we’ve yet to have a meatless day, so I would suspect that will happen. I had a couple of beers yesterday with the Borrego Boyz, but for the most part this week has been alcohol free. That will undoubtedly end tomorrow night with the Venice Wine Feast. A Leadership Zoom Meeting with my West Coast buddies is scheduled for Friday, where a cold one is customary, along with our Meet The Neighbors event in the evening that will also require some booze. No more extensive travel or house guests until the end of the year, but certainly plenty to do in retirement.