Category Archives: Friends

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Goodbye Week, It Was Good Knowing Ya!

Posted on Friday, February 2, 2024 by Paul

Thanks to a combination of inflation, pandemic-related supply-chain disruptions and tariffs on certain foreign imports, food prices have steadily risen since 2020 It is Friday, and that means severe trauma comes to my poor little body as I enter the … Continue reading →

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Viva The US

Posted on Sunday, January 28, 2024 by Paul

It was Sunday, and we were up, had our coffee, and searched our closets for something to wear to the Elks Mariachis Breakfast. A mariachi band was in a car accident. Unfortunately, some of the instruments were damaged, and the … Continue reading →

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We Are Back In Maui!?

Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2024 by Paul

It was 5:00 am, and the alarm went off, causing Mary to jump out of bed and head straight to the bathroom.  At first, I was confused about why the alarm was ringing so early, but then I remembered that … Continue reading →

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Doctor – Breakfast – Visit – Movie; A Busy Day!

Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 by Paul

We must be getting old, as half our errands are to medical facilities.  Because of this ongoing cough, I am in for a CatScan at UCI/St. Joseph’s this morning before I see my new pulmonologist and return to the heart … Continue reading →

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Day 8 – School Is Over At 1:00 PM

Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 Dang, I made it to the buffet, and the Chief Omelet Maker, COM … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – She Is Off And Running

Posted on Monday, January 15, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 At five in the morning, Bubbles (Mary’s new nickname) was getting ready to … Continue reading →

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T-1 But Who Is Counting?

Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2024 by Paul

We woke up early and prepared for my eye doctor’s appointment at 11:15 am.  We arrived early, hoping to finish in time for “Girls’ Night Out” at the Elks, where we planned to bid farewell to everyone. As it turned … Continue reading →

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Off To Seal Beach For Lunch!

Posted on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 by Paul

As the sun started to rise in the East, we got up from our beds and turned on the heat to melt the icicles that had formed in the house overnight.  We let Scout, our trusty sidekick, go out for … Continue reading →

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We Await The Evening To Arrive!

Posted on Saturday, January 6, 2024 by Paul

Saturday morning, we made sure to pack up all of Christmas and get it ready for hibernation until next year.  Mary was still feeling stiff from her desert ride, but she’s doing much better now. We did the last-minute things … Continue reading →

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Yeah Doc, I Are A Good As New

Posted on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 by Paul

We were up at six and getting ready to go.  Mary was about 60% but. I could not get her to stay home and not go to the heart doctor with me. We stopped by Starbucks, or “rip-off joint,” and … Continue reading →

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