Category Archives: Cooking

Friday Has Arrived And All Is Well!!

Posted on Friday, December 13, 2024 by Paul

When I think of the season, I think about TV shows I have seen, and Amos N’ Andy 1952 ranks pretty high on my Christmas favorites list—right up there with the time I accidentally set my holiday ham on fire … Continue reading →

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The Decorating Continues Before And After The Dentist!

Posted on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 by Paul

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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T-1 And Counting!

Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 by Paul

Today, my oldest biological daughter turns 56!  (Thanks to Colleen for reminding me; otherwise, it will be another Monday!) It’s hard to believe she’s officially a “classic.” I haven’t seen her in years (and I have NO idea why; she … Continue reading →

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Fall Is Here, We Got “Rain” (Maybe a Dribble Or Two)

Posted on Saturday, November 23, 2024 by Paul

While sitting in the office, we heard the leaves in the trees rattle!  Then I remembered that Carlos, our intrepid landscaper, had offered to trim the trees.  It was 9:00 am when we heard the first leaves fall to the … Continue reading →

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Twosday Has Arrived

Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 by Paul

When we returned home from the gym yesterday, we noticed that the trees’ leaves were beginning to turn orange and yellow.  We can also tell because nighttime temperatures are in the high 40s and early 50s. We were up early … Continue reading →

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We Week Begin Again! I Have Celebrated 4,170 Of Them So Far!

Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 by Paul

Our new electronic picture frame is working well. As we got up and went into the kitchen for coffee, we were alerted to new pictures sent overnight.   We looked, and it was pictures from Cassie’s 30th Birthday “surprise party.” We … Continue reading →

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Oh My, We Are Going To Be Busy!

Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 by Paul

This morning, we reviewed our calendar packed with activities for the next six weeks. Sometimes, there is a 30-minute window between event #1 and event #2, which gives us time to breathe. I often think of Aunt Opal’s little house … Continue reading →

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No More Diddly-Squats; We Worked All Day!

Posted on Sunday, November 10, 2024 by Paul

We rolled out of bed at 7:00 am, ready to tackle the day, but first, let’s say our emails were in bigger need of a clean-up than a toddler’s playroom. I was so groggy this morning that I had to … Continue reading →

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Oh My!

Posted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 by Paul

We were up early and getting ready to go to the heart doctor to get a heart stress test to make sure I could get through the upcoming surgery. The accuracy of chemical stress tests (also known as pharmacological stress … Continue reading →

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Here Yesterday; Gone Today!

Posted on Saturday, November 2, 2024 by Paul

It’s officially the tooth of November, which means it’s time to pack away Halloween for another eleven months! But let’s be honest—those candy wrappers will just haunt my pantry until next October. Who knew my house would turn into a … Continue reading →

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