Author Archives: Paul

About Paul

Just an old retired guy trying to finish out my last years on this planet. I lost my best friend and wife in early 2020. I was blessed again by reconnecting with Dr. Mary Côté, a long-time friend. Mary and I got married July 28th, 2021, and are enjoying life together and plan to spend the rest of our lives being a blessing to our friends and family.

Another Grey And Dreary Day

Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2025 by Paul

We woke up to grey skies and cool temperatures.  After making coffee, we hit the office to get the Christmas event coordinated.  So far, and we are NOT complete yet.  We are still filling in the blanks with Christmas events. … Continue reading →

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Another Rainly Day

Posted on Friday, November 21, 2025 by Paul

We jumped out of bed and hit the showers, as today is another gym day.  We need to get the muscles working and chase those pesky calories away.  I have attained 182 pounds as of this morning, and all my … Continue reading →

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The Rain Is Hiding Today

Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2025 by Paul

The sun was hot, and the birds were flying backwards to see where they had been!  It looked like it hadn’t rained in a month.  We messed around in the office and then got ready to go to the weekly … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Day

Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2025 by Paul

Today was a solemn event as we traveled via limo from Orange to Hollywood to inter David Reidy at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. We had to get gassed up for the trip! The trip was about 45 minutes, and we … Continue reading →

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Today Is Watercolor Day!

Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 by Paul

We worked in the office, and Mary sorted out all the medical bills from the last several months.  That was quite a task! She got ready to go painting around 10:30 am and headed out the door with her supplies … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Rain

Posted on Monday, November 17, 2025 by Paul

I must admit, the weights were plastic, and I forgot to wear my thong.  We are both getting back into shape because, as we depart the gym, we both complain about sores and aches. We stopped by Ralph’s Market and … Continue reading →

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Working In The Office! Then We Dance!

Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2025 by Paul

We worked from 8:00 am until almost two, cleaning out files and reordering things.  We had a break for a bowl of cereal around 11:00 am.  You can see both Mary’s and my desk tops; it’s a fantastic sight. While … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Rain!

Posted on Saturday, November 15, 2025 by Paul

We sat around watching the rain and worked in the office. Mary decided to make another pumpkin pie, so I joined in the fun! History And Oorigins The first pumpkin pies weren’t pies at all, but baked pumpkins filled with … Continue reading →

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The End (Of The Week) Is Near!

Posted on Friday, November 14, 2025 by Paul

Wednesday: We were up early and went directly to the gym, where the staff took special care of me, working on my legs and upper torso. They commented that I am getting better with each visit. The fact that I … Continue reading →

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The Beginning Of The Week Was Busy; Veteran’s Day

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 by Paul

Monday: I took the horns by the bull, slipping into my black ninja costume and following Mary to the gym!  We explained my delicate condition, so my trainer significantly adjusted the regular grueling workout. We went to the market before … Continue reading →

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