Category Archives: Cooking

A Lovely Day In The Neighborhood

Posted on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 by Paul

We were in our birthday suits, busily trimming the tomatoes for almost two hours, when that pesky cooking bug bit Mary again!  When she uncovered an aggregation of squash blossoms, you could hear her heart begin to race.  She burst … Continue reading →

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Quiet Again!

Posted on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 by Paul

Paul was up at 4:30 am, ready to drive Chuck and Lisa to the John Wayne Airport.  We made it there and back in less than 46 minutes; thank goodness for minimal morning traffic. By 5:30 am, I was back … Continue reading →

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Day 11 – We Walked In San Juan (All Day)

Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 by Paul

At the crack of dawn, precisely 6:30, my eyes creaked open. I stealthily tip-toed out of bed, leaving Her Majesty, the queen of snoring, peacefully serenading the neighborhood with her comical symphony of sounds. I sorted out the last of … Continue reading →

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Friday And We Returned Home!

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 by Paul

We were up at the crack of dawn, 5:45 am when Gunnar, the four-year-old human rooster,  decided to have a solo morning concert. Gunnar, the morning’s reality TV star, sounded like a rooster, and I intercepted him on his way … Continue reading →

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The Recovery Process Begins!

Posted on Sunday, June 2, 2024 by Paul

We woke up bright and early, driven by an unknown force, almost on autopilot. After sharing a cup of coffee with Robin, she headed out around 9:00 AM. While Mary stayed inside to do the laundry, I decided to spend … Continue reading →

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Go Away Monday!

Posted on Monday, May 6, 2024 by Paul

One Summer Night was a wonderful tune.  I remember it well! We were up early again because we had to go to the gym at 8:30 am and get stretched until it hurt!  After three weeks of vacation, I am … Continue reading →

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Getting The Garden In Shape

Posted on Sunday, April 28, 2024 by Paul

We looked at the yard, and OMG, it needed some serious help!  It was in bad shape. I, on the other hand, am in good shape; round is a shape, right? We did some trimming and picking, but we are … Continue reading →

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I Am Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by Paul

They say rain is on the way, but the low was 50 degrees this morning, Wednesday, so I expected some clouds.  Nope!  Just a slight overcast. We jumped in the shower and got on our exercise uniforms as we went … Continue reading →

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Off And Running Again!

Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by Paul

Do I remember the clotheslines?  Indeed I do?  If they were twirlers like above, we rode them all afternoon.  If they were T-shaped with taunt lines between them, they were perfect for tents.  We lived outside, getting dirty and occasionally … Continue reading →

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A Day OF Rest!

Posted on Sunday, January 7, 2024 by Paul

Today, we didn’t accomplish much.  We walked around the garden, removed the tarp from our Christmas storage containers, and cleaned our garden workbench. I brushed a heavy varnish onto the workbench to protect it from the elements. Tung oil is … Continue reading →

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