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.

Christmas 2024 Has Arrived

Posted on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 by Paul

I was up early, not because I wanted to see Santa but because I was having a coughing attack!  Mary brought my hot tea, and I pushed my nose into Vick’s vaporizer for a couple of hours and popped pills … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve And All Is Well!

Posted on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 by Paul

The Lodge was decked out like a Christmas tree on steroids, and the Tom & Jerry station was ready to go! It was so prepared that even the cartoon characters were worried they’d get a ticket for being too animated. … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again!!!

Posted on Monday, December 23, 2024 by Paul

Monday should be optional.  We got up, and there it was, the alarm clock grinning like a fully-toothed alligator just waiting to explode to alert it is 6:00 am.  Alert us?  I can tell what time it is by how … Continue reading →

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We Be Recuperating!

Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2024 by Paul

We’ve been battling a cold, and today, it decided to come back with a dramatic entrance—complete with a fog machine and a theme song! I half-expect it to ask for a standing ovation next! We stayed at home except for … Continue reading →

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This Blog Is Now 29 Years Old!! Happy Winter!

Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2024 by Paul

Winter begins in Earth’s northern hemisphere at 1:20 a.m., PST, on December 21.  The December/winter solstice occurs when the Sun reaches its minimum declination (-23.5 degrees). This is when the northern hemisphere of Earth is tilted as far away from … Continue reading →

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Festival Of Lights, Here We Come

Posted on Friday, December 20, 2024 by Paul

I was up, but Mary took a long winter’s nap, not getting vertical until 8:00 am.  The roosters had their cup of coffee and were off to work.   I was pounding the keys to get the birthday website into shape … Continue reading →

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Sad Day For Us: Colleen Departs For New Hampshire!

Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 by Paul

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end!”  Colleen’s green card expired, and she had to return to reality: a fantastic husband, three kids, and four grandkids! Before she took off, Colleen graced us with her … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week And Fueled Up To Start Again!

Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 by Paul

Waking up came as a surprise.  I faced the BIG RED ALARM CLOCK, and it stated, in no uncertain terms, “Get off your fat butt and go to the gym!”   Fat butt??  I am looking for the refund button on … Continue reading →

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Time To Unlax!!

Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 by Paul

This past few days were a zinger. My mind was still moving, but the old body had to yell, “Hey, wait for me to catch up!” We hardly moved from the house, just doing some needed chores and watching TV.  … Continue reading →

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I Really Be Eighty Today!

Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 by Paul

Today, I am eighty years old, and let me tell you, I feel not a day over ninety!! We went to the torture chamber and got bent and twisted in many unnatural positions; near the end, I felt like Gumby! … Continue reading →

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