Category Archives: Just Us

Oh My, A New Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 by Paul

I did the math; this morning begins the 4,191st week since I came into this world. Mary is a piker; it has been only 3,803 weeks since May 26, 1952. I plan to celebrate my 5,000th week with my bride … Continue reading →

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On The Go! Go! Go!

Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 by Paul

We had no idea when the day started that we would be on the road most of the day. We walked the garden and observed the artichokes, which are coming along just fine. It appears the steel mesh is doing … Continue reading →

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Sunday Was NOT A Day Of Rest!!

Posted on Sunday, April 6, 2025 by Paul

I took one of Mary’s latest watercolors, which looked more like an explosion of color than a masterpiece, and used it as the background for the Daily Diary. She was practicing her “spring flowers. ” Honestly, it was like a … Continue reading →

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We Are Having Our Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 by Paul

We go to the gym with our first-aid kits and handwritten 3×5 cards with “If Found, Please Call 555-55-5555 or 911” printed clearly. After the 90-minute workout, we are often in a daze and wander around the parking lot looking … Continue reading →

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We Know What Money Laundering Is Now!

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Paul

We got a call from Leah, our friend and travel agent, and we made our reservations to spend Christmas and New Year’s at the South Pole!  Almost a month away from home, wow!  The things you do when you get … Continue reading →

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Monday Was Slow…

Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025 by Paul

About this sign… when Mary is on the phone and ATTEMPTS to phonetically spell her last name, I almost lose control of the car when she says something like, “My last name is Côté, Caterpillar Octopus Tarantula Enuresis*.” *A post word … Continue reading →

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We Are Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 by Paul

5:35 am, our internal clocks went off, and we popped up, made our way to the coffee pot, and began our heart beating. As I walked back towards our office, the noises made me think about growing up, so I … Continue reading →

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Hello New Week! We Are Ready!!

Posted on Monday, March 3, 2025 by Paul

It’s Monday and time to go to work!  While Dr. Mary was getting ready for the gym, I looked up some healthy meals to make this week, and the pan-roasted salmon looked great!  We prefer wild-caught salmon, which is usually … Continue reading →

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Sunday And We Have Zero On The Calendar

Posted on Sunday, March 2, 2025 by Paul

It was a fantastic day.  Mary hit the office to get her taxes ready, and I surprised he by fixing bacon and eggs with toasted Irish Soda Bread. We spent the rest of the day piddling around the house, working … Continue reading →

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MId-Week And We Are Back To “Normal”

Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by Paul

My, oh, my!  It’s more like doing the Chubby Checker dance once we get to the gym, but perhaps this morning, it might be different.   Nope, we went through our daily routine of toting the barge and lifting the bails. … Continue reading →

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