The list of May celebrations continue after May Day, the Indy 500 Mini-Marathon, May the 4th be with you, and now Cinco, with Mother’s Day just around the corner. We just returned from Marco Island and it’s good to be home, even despite the fact that there is still no furniture after 3 weeks of being here. A nightstand and rug are being delivered today along with more electronics, but the bulk of our possessions are apparently still in a Portland warehouse. These items are now 19 days overdue as a driver has yet to be found. It seems so odd that a major trucking company cannot find anyone to transport our load, while we continue to buy items to fill-in our empty cavern of a home. 

This morning’s run was pleasant and satisfying. The past two efforts on Marco Island were miserable. I could not catch my breath in the humidity, but two hours north and just off the steamy Gulf has made a big difference. I was able to easily complete my 3.1 mile journey and return to the standard morning routine. No elevators, key cards, or masks to contend with, except for our trip to the doctor this morning, as the kidney stone trauma comes to an end. We’ll honor Cinco de Mayo tomorrow with a family dinner of tacos at the neighborhood tequila bar, Irma’s. At least we can go out to eat, unlike last year (See Post # 1312) when we were stuck in our Portland apartment, suffering from the pandemic like everyone else. 

I will drink from the skull cup tomorrow evening and hopefully take advantage of everyone else’s Cinco de Mayo hangover. The place will be packed tonight in honor of the occasion, but should be quieter for our visit. My grandson needs to be picked up tonight from his mother’s house, my son is working, and several service appointments are scheduled for this afternoon. Plus, my wife will be feeling much better by tomorrow. It only seems appropriate to wait for the celebration. Happy Cinco de Mayo 2021 everyone. Salud!