Category Archives: Cooking

We Didn’t Do Anything But We Kept Busy!

It was time for the morning walk around the yard, and we were surrounded by our lovely flowers—gladiolas! For the past week, we have cut and taken gladiolas to people when we go out, including the doctor’s offices, the Elks … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Is Just Ahead…

The calendar reveals that we have zero activities today except for the gym; oh my, we don’t know how to react!  We rolled over and slept until 7:00 am, which is the time we need to get up for the … Continue reading

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Sunday Was NOT A Day Of Rest!!

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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Hello Weekend; Are you Ready For Us???

It’s almost 7:00 am, and we’re ready to go! I’ve had enough coffee to power a small country, and my socks are officially on a mission to find their matching pairs. We rolled out of bed before the sun changed … Continue reading

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We Know What Money Laundering Is Now!

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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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

I should have worn my green fur today!! We were up and going pretty early today as we have the gym class at 9:00 am, and we have to ride the stationary bikes from Orange to San Diego before they … Continue reading

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We Will Wet Ourselves Today, No Doubt!

One look at the forecast reveals that we could go outside at 7:00 p.m. this evening if we did not want to get wet. But, as we all know, Mary has her watercolor class this afternoon at 1:00 p.m.  Water … Continue reading

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The Week Is Off To A Fast Start!!

Monday morning means we are off to the gym for some severe bone-crushing and muscle-twisting.  After the hour-long workout, we feel like we have danced all night. We went to the market and got some goodies we needed for this … Continue reading

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Hello Friday, We Are Ready For You!

We rolled out of bed at the crack of dawn—7:00 am, to be exact, which, let’s face it, is still technically nighttime for some of us. After a quick breakfast that consisted of strong coffee and questionable life choices, we … Continue reading

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Saturday Has Dared Raise Its Head Again!

It was a neck and neck race, but I beat the roosters.  As I began to crow, the neighbors threw a shoe at me over the fence.  How lucky! Today’s shoe matches the one they threw last week; now I … Continue reading

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