I’ll spend this afternoon at the nearby Goodyear dealer, getting our Lexus ready for the long drive to Indianapolis in a few weeks. I can only hope that there are no major repairs necessary, but the tires definitely need to be rotated and balanced. Oil and other fluids should be fine. The car has just over 111,900 miles on it. I’m counting on 90,000 more. The next car we get will be an SUV with more passenger room, as we’re currently limited on traveling with no more than two of us, with maybe a little one or a dog in the back seat. 

It’s another “Meatless Monday,” with peanut butter and jelly for lunch. Dinner will also be meat free – a big, fat sweet potato. Before a predictable evening of dining, a golf cart ride, garden care, and the Designated Survivor series on Netflix, I’ll probably continue reading the Violin Conspiracy while waiting for the car to be done. After that, I’ll finish watching
episode 1 of Season Two’s Winning Time on MAX. I’ve tried to cut back on buying new books, relying on some of my wife’s book club purchases, going to the library, or utilizing the huge clubhouse selection. The reality of living on a fixed income is starting to hit home. Discounts, coupons, freebees, dining at home, senior citizen specials, early birds, and sales are the new norm. I can’t begin to tell you how much money I’ve squandered by being careless and reckless with our savings. 

To add to the daily excitement, Chair Yoga restarts after tomorrow’s run. I know my life doesn’t seem worth writing about right now, but you never know what’s ahead. Maybe I’ll win the MegaMillions 1.5 Billion prize. I would certainly then have plenty to say or more likely go silent, not giving anyone a hint as to my wealth. When in doubt, fantasize!