Category Archives: Friends

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Saturday Was Work And Fun!

Posted on Saturday, March 7, 2026 by Paul

We started in the garden right after our morning coffee, when the day still felt soft and manageable.  But that dry wind had other plans—so we jumped in early, determined to get every vegetable in the ground and tucked under … Continue reading →

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Friday Means The Weekend Is Near!

Posted on Friday, March 6, 2026 by Paul

It was supposed to be a gardening day, but Mother Nature showed up with 30 mph winds and a bad attitude.  Between the dirt trying to exfoliate our faces and Mary’s contact lenses threatening to turn into potato chips, we … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived!

Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2026 by Paul

We love the weather!  One week it is in the 80s, the next in the high 60s, and the following week back to the 80s!  What is going on?  Must be that pesky “Global Warming”! While we were enjoying our … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Has Arrived!

Posted on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Paul

A little soft Irish tune while you peruse today’s Daily Diary entry.  Sit back and enjoy. We’re up and ready to take on the day!!  Since it’s Wednesday, our standing session with Peak Performance is at 8:30 am.  First stop: … Continue reading →

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Woooooooosh!

Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 by Paul

Talk about “on the go!”  We were up doing our thing, and then it was time to go to the Elks for “Girls Night Out”. Lunch was fun, but Iris was not feeling well, so she stayed home. After lunch, … Continue reading →

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Oh No!!! It’s Gym Day!

Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by Paul

Experts informed us that a glass of wine can reduce the perceived pain inflicted by our personal trainers. This morning we tested the theory… but accidentally substituted “glass” with “bottle.” Result: the workout was completely painless. In fact, we don’t … Continue reading →

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Go SLOW, We Tried!

Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 by Paul

Today was a laid-back Tuesday!  We had our morning coffee, and I walked in the garden, getting mentally set up for Saturday, when we go to Tomatomania at Roger’s Gardens.  Mary came outside and sat in the sun for a … Continue reading →

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Slow Day In Paradise!

Posted on Monday, February 23, 2026 by Paul

Girls and boys, what day is it?  That’s right: Gym Day.  And with all the drama of a covert operation, we rolled out at 8:25 am sharp—no fanfare, no witnesses, no one stopping us to ask, “Are you sure you … Continue reading →

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The Electric Slide Was Shocking!

Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2026 by Paul

Today should be pretty slow—unless you count the Santa Ana Elks Lodge Line Dancing Class, where we signed up with Dianne to learn some new steps. After a cup of coffee and a few chores around the house (aka my … Continue reading →

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It Be Saturday And We Have Nothing Going On! Until Dinner!

Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2026 by Paul

We slept in late this morning, not getting vertical until AFTER 8:00 am!  Oh my!   I fixed coffee, and when Mary came into the breakfast room, I heard the coffee mumble to itself! We piddled around the house most of … Continue reading →

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