Category Archives: Friends

Friends are what the world is about!

Taking A Sick Day!

Posted on Saturday, August 9, 2025 by Paul

Mary woke up with a cold this morning, so I brought in toast, coffee, apple sauce, and a fresh peach from Harry & David.  I knew she was not feeling well!   Keeping the Energizer Bunny horizontal on such a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Oh My! Liar Liar, Pants On Fire!!

Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2025 by Paul

I was shocked by the numbers revealed: 195.3 pounds!  Oh my, I need to skip more meals.  Skipping meals is a no-no, so I will order a hockey puck (hamburger patty sans everything) for lunch with iced tea! With Mary’s … Continue reading →

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I Started The Day Off All Wrong!

Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by Paul

Mary was up first and made me coffee.  I needed that after I accidentally stepped on the bathroom scale this morning.  The little voice said, “Please, only one person at a time!!”  Embarassing! I was 195.5 pounds this morning, and … Continue reading →

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Pre-Party Activities & Donna’s Birthday!

Posted on Friday, August 1, 2025 by Paul

Today we worked around the house getting it ready for Charlie’s birthday party.  It was mainly odds and ends, plus we had some help from our gardener, who did the heavy lifting. We then went to Laguna Hills Nursery because … Continue reading →

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We Are All Over Town Today!

Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2025 by Paul

The alarm clock rudely interrupted our sleep at 5:30 am.  It was set so we could be ready to hit the highway at 6:45 am for a 7:30 am appointment with Mary’s physical therapist. While I was not uncomfortable sitting … Continue reading →

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Four Years Ago Today We Got Married.

Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Paul

Most of the day was pretty standard, starting with getting twisted and bent by the tormentors at the gym.   I told them my arm does not bend that way, but they did it anyway!  I will be out of traction … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Minus One!

Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2025 by Paul

We started the day by going to the garden and working for a few hours.  Our 4th anniversary of getting married and 5th anniversary of our first “date” are tomorrow, the 28th, the same day as Colleen’s 53rd birthday!  We’re … Continue reading →

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Today We Celebrate!

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Paul

After swimming last night, Mary’s eyes didn’t open until 8:00 am, and then they were at half-mast.  I only beat her by thirty minutes.  Then I remembered, “The average person needs five more minutes of sleep.” We headed to the … Continue reading →

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I Am Having My Midmorning Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Paul

Mary was first up on this fine day.  Meanwhile, I was having my midmorning crisis. A midmorning crisis is a period of self-reflection and emotional turbulence that some people experience during old age, typically between 80 and 100 years old.  … Continue reading →

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Another Full Day!

Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2025 by Paul

It’s Sunday, and we’re in for a great day!   We did work in the garden for about two hours, but then we needed to rest for the Starkighters tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Grand Old Opry! The kids … Continue reading →

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