Every once in a while, I get this smile on my face as I’m sitting here working. Especially on a Sunday night/Monday morning where that would be the start of my workweek. It’s been 15 months of retirement now and I’m still grinning ear to ear this morning thinking about not starting the work week for someone else.

Now don’t get me wrong, I’m one busy SOB but it’s doing the things I like or working on my home and yard or things I make for my children or grandchildren. No more worrying about what Mr. Bezos is going to do or say or support.

Ending March on a high note. The music is rolling this morning, and I hope to keep it part of my whole day. The collection is big, and I’ll have no problem listening to different songs.

With the warm temps the last few days I find myself looking forward to summer and riding bikes with my better half.

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I was listening to an old group 38 Special and the song – Hold on Loosely – and I loved the following lyrics. A good reminder to me to not overwhelm my better half.

Just hold on loosely
But don’t let go
If you cling too tightly
You’re gonna lose control

Your baby needs someone to believe in
And a whole lot of space to breathe in

It’s so damn easy
When your feelings are such
To overprotect her
To love her too much

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Random Thoughts of the Day

• I can’t remember the number of times I worked 24 hours straight. And not just when I was younger.
• I can remember the days I worked 36-48 hours straight.
• I probably averaged at least 60 hours a week for my career. And that is with vacations bringing the averages down.
• Thinking back, I worked my behind off.