@ehBeth,
I go to the mailbox once a week these days because of a balance issue for me to get there, given the changing slopes of the sidewalk paving, and my vision issues that haven't changed since the early 2000's (knock on wood). Even some of my neighbors don't find it easy. I carry a sack for the mail and a long stick for the balance business, and am glad when I arrive back at my place.
I'm fine at local stores and most of the parking lots - it's just the damned mailbox.
Point is, I tend to do this mid afternoon, whichever day of the week, and when I get back I cheerfully pour a little vodka in a glass full of ice cubes, topped up with cocoa and milk. Reward time.
