Category Archives: Friends

Friends are what the world is about!

The Longest Day Of The Year!!

Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2026 by Paul

In Los Angeles, the 2026 summer solstice occurs on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 1:24 am PDT, and since I began today’s Daily Diary entry at 5:30 am, it is already the longest day of the year. Quick Quiz Questions for … Continue reading →

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Today Is The Day Before Tomorrow!

Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2026 by Paul

This morning, we celebrated a successful visit with Becky!  Mary’s magic in the kitchen was on full display!  Recipes from 30 years ago came to life and were recreated with flair! When checking the messages, I got the picture of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Is Right On Schedule!

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by Paul

Another day of bone-crunching and muscle-stretching at Peak Performance! The Ninja outfits have been washed, refreshed, and redeployed after Monday’s mission. We’re suited up, ready to strike, and plotting our next sneak attack on aches, pains, and unsuspecting tight muscles! … Continue reading →

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The Day Begins With Pain!

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2026 by Paul

Yes, today is Monday, and after a heroic weekend of working hard, playing harder, and making questionable snack-based decisions, we realized our bodies had officially filed a complaint. So we did what any responsible adults would do: we suited up … Continue reading →

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Oh No, Alone At Peak Performance!

Posted on Monday, June 8, 2026 by Paul

I was up before the roosters and began with yesterday’s Daily Diary entries.  Around 7:30, her nibs showed her face, and we finally decided: I would be going alone to the workout, UNSUPERVISED.   That could be a disaster! I was … Continue reading →

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Sunday With No Sun, Yet!

Posted on Sunday, June 7, 2026 by Paul

At 6:00 am today, I was successful.  I slipped out of bed without being detected!  Of course, the two pounds of Crisco, a bottle of vegetable oil, and a can of WD-40 were quite helpful, even though they left quite … Continue reading →

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Thursday Is Here!

Posted on Thursday, June 4, 2026 by Paul

5:30 am, and Alexa came alive with sounds not heard since prehistoric times.  We begged her to cease and desist, but she refused.  Finally, I begged her, and she stopped.  The alarm worked, and we were out of bed and … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week And All Is Well!

Posted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by Paul

We are off to the Rock Pile, where we will bravely endure 90 minutes of cruel and unusual punishment.  The horrors awaiting us include forced bicycling, floor exercises performed without the comfort of a mattress, lifting outrageously heavy objects, dragging … Continue reading →

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Today Is Another Family Activity; Shopping And Eating!

Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2026 by Paul

We were up around 8:00 am, by which time Mark had already launched himself toward the co-op to meet up with Joe.  Meanwhile, Colleen, Mary, and I held a very important board meeting around the table—mostly dedicated to solving the … Continue reading →

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Saturday Was A Day Of Kinda Rest

Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2026 by Paul

We were up fairly early and did our necessary chores, like filling pill boxes and moving veggies from yesterday’s trip to H&H Nursery to the garden. My kids ganged up on me and FORCED me to commit to a new … Continue reading →

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