Category Archives: Friends

Friends are what the world is about!

Mother’s Day 2026

Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2026 by Paul

We were up at O-dark-thirty, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and ready to spend a wonderful day together.  We had no plans until 6:00 pm, so the day was open to work together in the yard, a task we both enjoy. Mary received … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day!

Posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 by Paul

I was up at o’dark thirty and decided to work on the HeShed even before m’lady rose to greet the day!  I have made great progress since we decided to give Vicky 150 feet of unopened outdoor LED string lights … Continue reading →

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Yeah Yeah, It’s The “First Saturday In May”!

Posted on Saturday, May 2, 2026 by Paul

What is the significance of the first Saturday in May, you ask?  It’s Worldwide Naked Gardening Day, yes, it is a real thing!! World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD) is an annual, international event held on the first Saturday of May … Continue reading →

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Friday Was Busy!

Posted on Friday, May 1, 2026 by Paul

  Bust might be an understatement.  At 5:45 am, I jumped out of bed and headed to Los Alamitos to see the dermatologist.  He removed three samples from my delicate head/neck and will probably call us over the weekend. As … Continue reading →

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Thursday Was A Zip-Zip, We Were All Over The Map!

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2026 by Paul

This morning, we were up at 5:15 am, getting ready for the trip to Long Beach to see the plastic surgeon who is scheduled to remove some cancer from behind my ear.    We always get a good time to … Continue reading →

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We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 by Paul

I was feeling pretty good this morning and strutted around the house, looking for things to add to my “to-do” list.  After 81 years, I am getting this “strutting” down to a science with my dark glasses, jeans jacket, and … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Almost Gone!

Posted on Friday, April 17, 2026 by Paul

Today is a mixed bag.  We are going to meet with Mary’s financial advisor and then go to lunch with them!  After lunch, it’s back to the grind. Our landscape gardener will be asked to install fiberglass borders around the … Continue reading →

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Off To The Elks We Go!

Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2026 by Paul

I was up with the rest of the roosters this morning, leaving her nibs sleeping soundly.  I fished the daily diary from yesterday out just before Mary appeared in the office.  We hugged and drew straws as to who would … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter Y’all!

Posted on Sunday, April 5, 2026 by Paul

This is the first Easter Weekend that we did not have a party at the house because “everyone” was gone.  Michele and Franklin were out of town; Robin and Bob were on a cruise; Bob and Donna were in Palm … Continue reading →

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Coming Home…

Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2026 by Paul

We were up bright and early, and Mary whipped up the official Wake-Up Juice (FDA approval still pending).  After a final round of” Did we pack this?” we finished loading up, then grabbed an Uber to the airport—because nothing says … Continue reading →

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