Category Archives: Friends

Friends are what the world is about!

Work, Swim, Partee!

Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2026 by Paul

We were up early and attacked the garden like highly motivated farmers with questionable life choices! We had to get an early start because the forecast called for 89 degrees, which at our place means roughly 92 degrees, plus a … Continue reading →

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Out And About!

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 by Paul

Today was again fairly busy!   Before getting ready to go, Mary finished off her latest puzzle! Of course it would be doggies!! We were off and running at 10:00 am, and we picked up Dianne for her post-op checkup at … Continue reading →

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We Worked And Then We Played!

Posted on Saturday, July 11, 2026 by Paul

We made a very ambitious plan yesterday: get up, get dressed, and conquer the garden.  And somehow, against all odds, we actually followed the plan.  We marched outside like professional landscapers and came back as sweaty, dirt-covered garden warriors.  Final … Continue reading →

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Time To Party! Happy Birthday America!!

Posted on Sunday, July 5, 2026 by Paul

We scampered around the house getting the last-minute things ready to go, including a trip to the market for ice.  This year there was no shortage of ice! Robin and Bob came a little early to help us, and we … Continue reading →

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Six Months Until Christmas!

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 by Paul

OK, you got me!  It’s 177 days until Christmas! Today marks the official launch of our highly classified, deeply serious, borderline Olympic-level preparations for the soirée celebrating our country’s 250th birthday. Before voluntarily submitting ourselves to Peak Performance and their … Continue reading →

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A Day To Remember

Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2026 by Paul

We had a successful morning.  We got up and were off and running!  Of course, coffee was the official kickoff to the day because it gets our hearts beating.  After spending some time in the office pounding away on the … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Arrived!!

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 by Paul

We were up and ready to go to the House of Pain, also known as Peak Performance.  We had our coffee mixed with 30 grams of protein courtesy of the Enure Max Protein drink! We arrived at Peak Performance right … Continue reading →

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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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