Whether you’re retired or still working, “Happy Hour” is a good way to end any day – much like retirement it really doesn’t matter which day it is.  I’m headed to one later this afternoon after a few more college baseball games and some time in the sun to work up a thirst.

In one of my very first posts (#4 Am I retired yet?), I introduce my theme song, “After Work is anytime for me now.”  It was originally written in a time of unemployment, so it had some dark edges about loneliness, drug abuse, and depression.  In retirement I’m beyond the blues, and wanted a happier version, but the original is still my favorite:

After Work Is Anytime For Me Now (retirement version)

Let’s meet after work,
My friends used to say.
For me now that’s anytime,
I’m free every day.

I’ve just retired,
Got plenty of time.
Buy me a drink?
On your working dime.

After work is anytime,
For me these days.
Commune with nature,
Enjoy the sun’s rays.

No mass of e-mails,
Or appointment requests.
Time to myself,
No more drug tests,

Ignore the phone,
And the alarm clock.
It’s time for me,
To start selling stock.

After work is anytime,
For me now.
Finding new ways to keep busy,
Just don’t ask me how?

A weekend not my goal,
My days are now my own.
Everyday’s the same,
I like it all alone.

After work is anytime,
For me now.
Finding new ways to keep busy,
Just don’t ask me how?

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