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.

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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I B 80

Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2024 by Paul

Today, we celebrate even though tomorrow is officially my birthday (at 4:03 in the afternoon, eighty years ago!) We were all getting ready to leave for Old Ranch around 10:oo am, and the party started at 11:00 am.  The party … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Ready!

Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2024 by Paul

We were up and going fairly early, preparing for Diane and Pat’s visit for tomorrow’s birthday party. They came into Long Beach at 11:00 am and to Casa Valencia at 12:30 pm, where we spent the rest of the day … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived And All Is Well!!

Posted on Friday, December 13, 2024 by Paul

When I think of the season, I think about TV shows I have seen, and Amos N’ Andy 1952 ranks pretty high on my Christmas favorites list—right up there with the time I accidentally set my holiday ham on fire … Continue reading →

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Is This The Twelfth Day OF Christmas???

Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 by Paul

I was up at 6:00 am and ran into Colleen making a quick departure.  She was going to Los Alamitos Joint Forces Base to get a new military ID (their office opens at 5:00 am). As she left, I remembered … Continue reading →

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It’s The Middle Of The Week And We Are Already Tired!

Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 by Paul

We were up early, but the cold bug must have bitten us, as we were both under the weather!  Therefore, we canceled our trip to the gym.  We sat and talked to Colleen for quite a while, and Mary went … Continue reading →

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We Made It Through The Night With Power!!

Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 by Paul

We woke up this morning, and while it was still “breezy” (or, as I like to call it, Nature’s way of giving us a free ice bath), the power was on, and the house was warm. I half-expected a polar … Continue reading →

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Another Windy Day???

Posted on Monday, December 9, 2024 by Paul

Back to everyday life, we were off to the gym at 8:15 am.  We went through standard exercises and passed with flying colors. Then we got the news: We will likely shut off your power in the next 4 hours … Continue reading →

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It Begins! My Oh My!

Posted on Sunday, December 8, 2024 by Paul

Destination #1 is Gulliver’s at the OC Airport for a festive visit with the Packard International Car Club members, Dianne, and the gang!  The parking lot was filled with old Packards, looking like a retirement home for classic cars. I … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day Indeed!

Posted on Saturday, December 7, 2024 by Paul

Today is busy with a capital “B.”  We rose late today and diddled around the house before preparing for the annual Christmas Carol Play at the South Coast Repertory Theater.  This was my 37th year of seeing the play. At … Continue reading →

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