Category Archives: Just Us

Our Day Is Already Planned!

Posted on Monday, April 10, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  Going To Europe With Dad.   Dad always wanted to travel, but Mom did not care for boats or airplanes.  Finally, we had an opportunity as Uncle Check was stationed in Italy.  Dad got the tickets to sail from New … Continue reading →

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Tuesday; Time To Work In The Office Until It Gets Warm Outside!

Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 by Paul

What a beautiful day; the breeze is slight, and the birds fly backward to see where they have been.  We had cereal for breakfast and then into our grubbies for a day in the yard. Mary was using her writing … Continue reading →

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More Gardening And Now Trellises!

Posted on Sunday, April 2, 2023 by Paul

Thank goodness spring is finally here!  The trees are re-leaved. Today we are doing trellises so we can have peas, beans, squash, and other veggies grow vertically; we need the space.   We had an idea about how to do it, … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived And It Is NOT Wet!!

Posted on Friday, March 24, 2023 by Paul

We walked the garden, and the tomatoes are going very well; they have doubled in size since we planted them three weeks ago.   We pick off the suckers.  Pruning tomato suckers is often recommended because the resulting new stem competes … Continue reading →

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It’s Raining Again!

Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 by Paul

We stayed at home the entire day although we were supposed to go to Seal Beach for lunch;  we were waived off by Robin.  There was a major accident on the 91, and Robin turned around and decided to work … Continue reading →

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A New Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, March 20, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  One Hot Garden!! I always wanted a garden, and when I bought my first home, I made a small garden of about 8×8 feet.  The dirt was adobe and harder than a rock.  I thought to myself, “Self, get … Continue reading →

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Home Jeeves!

Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 by Paul

Monday, I did nothing, and early Tuesday morning was a disaster; my energy level was just above that of the Starship Enterprise, but yet my universe was in a small hospital room the size of a two-car garage; can you … Continue reading →

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I Showed Up Alone!

Posted on Thursday, March 9, 2023 by Paul

I tippy-toed around the house this morning as Sleeping Beauty was sawing logs.  Scout slipped out of the master bedroom and joined me in watering the grass.  When you are sick, sleep is a good thing. Coffee was needed this … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week, TIme For A Crisis! Oops, That’s Mid-Life! Cancel The Thought!

Posted on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 by Paul

Getting the house clean for the cleaning ladies took about an hour.  Domilita and Maria sometimes comment on how neat we are; little does she know how hard we work before she arrives. Mary was up and dressed in her … Continue reading →

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We Did Zip!

Posted on Monday, March 6, 2023 by Paul

Today was Sunday, and Mary was down for the count.  The cold has her in his grips; she stayed in bed all day, and I got to be the nurse!   I slept in Robin’s Nest as we attempted to keep … Continue reading →

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