With an “Afternoon Delight” title like that, I know what you’re thinking. However, this is simply a free afternoon with nothing to do or no one to see. My wife is off playing drop-in bridge, and Tally is content in my chair. There is no one left to entertain, feed, or impress. My Indy friend is on the East Coast of Florida, and my wife’s family is driving to The Villages. No more overnight company is expected for two weeks, although a house full of women will be here on Thursday night. 

My Lafayette friend was scheduled for some prostrate surgery this past week, so I sent him a note asking what was more painful – the surgery or the Purdue tourney loss? He admitted to chickening out on the procedure that was kind of like a Roter-Rooter cleanout. I was curious because I’m considering some options myself. 

I once again failed to profit with any of my March Madness brackets. I also did not win the raffle at any of the Spring Training games, so it must be a sign to start looking for honest work. My son may take the pot with a coin-flip. It took that kind of luck to pick this year’s winners. 

I was supposed be watching my granddaughter this afternoon, but her mother got off work early. This is the second week in a row that plans have changed at the last minute. I did get a hug and see the disappointment on her face when she had to leave preschool with her mom rather than me. Plus, I got to see the new ring that my son presented to my daughter-in-law at Disney last week, a recommitment to their fourteen-year marriage. I’m glad to see their family all back together again, after threats of separation due to career aspirations. Now, it’s time for me to enjoy some Afternoon Delight.