Category Archives: Just Us

T=0; We Are Off

Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2023 by Paul

At 6:00 a.m., the Liles’ household is bustling with last-minute packing and unpacking as they try to fit everything into their suitcases like bees in a hive.  However, we found time to walk the garden and brought in a cantaloupe, … Continue reading →

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T-1; Wrapping Things Up!

Posted on Friday, August 4, 2023 by Paul

Bags to the left of me; bags to the right of me; bags are attacking me! We packed 99% of our things but still needed some last-minute items.  Therefore, we went to South Coast Plaza and Macy’s.  Since we were … Continue reading →

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T-2 And Counting!

Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2023 by Paul

Today, I was able to fit 40 cubic feet of newly laundered clothes into teeney, tiny , mobile bags. However, I’m now confused as to why everything ended up wrinkled. We stopped packing (translation: squeezing, stuffing, clamping, contorting, crushing, pressing, … Continue reading →

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Monday Was Get Ready Day!

Posted on Monday, July 31, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Off To Hawaii in 1951!  My father was raised in Arkansas and experienced the Great Depression while living in Southern California.  Unfortunately, he never had the opportunity to travel much.  My mother was the same way but feared flying … Continue reading →

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Time To Unlax!

Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2023 by Paul

To Mary:  Your face brings a smile to my face every day, and for that, I’m forever grateful. Happy anniversary to the person who makes my heart sing. When we woke up, we found that our yard was clean, and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Starts The Clock!

Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 by Paul

Today we took a well-deserved rest!  We worked around the house and in the garden for a few hours and then enjoyed a great lunch while watching “Suits.” Breakfast was wonderful; bacon and eggs plus strawberries that were freshly picked! … Continue reading →

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Moday Is Wonderful; We Are Retired!

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2023 by Paul

Time For A Memory:  Beware Of The Bomb!  The launch and orbit of the Soviet missile Sputnik in 1957 caused Americans to build bomb shelters, also known as ‘fallout shelters’, to protect against radioactive fallout in the event of a … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Rest!

Posted on Sunday, July 9, 2023 by Paul

Mary is very practical and is careful with money. She makes purchases after giving them a lot of consideration as evidenced below. We have a combination drink cooler and BBQ on our patio! We have been together every single day … Continue reading →

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The Smoke Is Waffs Through The Air

Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 by Paul

We woke up fashionably late today, almost 7:00 am, after our wild partying shenanigans yesterday.  Because of our wonderful family and friends, the kitchen was spotless, and the house was immaculate!  The partying thing was terrific! Scout was in the … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day In The Garden!

Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2023 by Paul

As we hoofed it through the garden today, we were stopped in our tracks by the yellow corn; it “tasseled” last night and became a man!  In the VT stage, the male reproductive portion of the plant, the tassel, will … Continue reading →

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