Category Archives: Just Us

It’s Friday, Time To Relight The Engines!

Bad news: Scout has been fired!  He managed to come to the side of the bed three times last night and want out.  First, to get some “outside water” at 10:00 pm, he again announced his presence for a #1 … Continue reading

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Christmas 2024 Has Arrived

I was up early, not because I wanted to see Santa but because I was having a coughing attack!  Mary brought my hot tea, and I pushed my nose into Vick’s vaporizer for a couple of hours and popped pills … Continue reading

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On The Road Again!!!

Monday should be optional.  We got up, and there it was, the alarm clock grinning like a fully-toothed alligator just waiting to explode to alert it is 6:00 am.  Alert us?  I can tell what time it is by how … Continue reading

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We Be Recuperating!

We’ve been battling a cold, and today, it decided to come back with a dramatic entrance—complete with a fog machine and a theme song! I half-expect it to ask for a standing ovation next! We stayed at home except for … Continue reading

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This Blog Is Now 29 Years Old!! Happy Winter!

Winter begins in Earth’s northern hemisphere at 1:20 a.m., PST, on December 21.  The December/winter solstice occurs when the Sun reaches its minimum declination (-23.5 degrees). This is when the northern hemisphere of Earth is tilted as far away from … Continue reading

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Mid-Week And Fueled Up To Start Again!

Waking up came as a surprise.  I faced the BIG RED ALARM CLOCK, and it stated, in no uncertain terms, “Get off your fat butt and go to the gym!”   Fat butt??  I am looking for the refund button on … Continue reading

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Time To Unlax!!

This past few days were a zinger. My mind was still moving, but the old body had to yell, “Hey, wait for me to catch up!” We hardly moved from the house, just doing some needed chores and watching TV.  … Continue reading

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Another Windy Day???

Back to everyday life, we were off to the gym at 8:15 am.  We went through standard exercises and passed with flying colors. Then we got the news: We will likely shut off your power in the next 4 hours … Continue reading

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Hump Day And We Are Off And Running!

Did You Know? The fatty deposits on a camel’s back are called humps. Camels use their humps to store fat, which they can convert to energy when food is scarce. The size of a camel’s hump can indicate its health, … Continue reading

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The Decorating Continues Before And After The Dentist!

When our eyes opened, a little tape recorder began to play. It said, “Should you accept this assignment, we need you to finish decorating your house before the authorities condemn it.  This message will self-destruct in three seconds!” Then, POOF, … Continue reading

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