Great thread! I can relate to TGIF and going through the dreaded spell with my husband. I TGIF just to get to the end of the day and relax! Fridays got the name in my house as "All rules off day" meaning that no one had to do anything they didn't want to do. Mom didn't cook and watched tv - kids went to bed when tired (which was usually close to their normal bedtime) and current husband drank and passed out spending the night alone mostly. Now, I come home to me - I still don't cook - I have been sitting outside reading to enjoy the rest of the summer before it is gone. Occassionally a neighbor comes out too and we chat. All in all a quiet relaxing evening.
I know I am on line right now but it extends to my back yard.