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The Week Has Gone; Friday Has Arrived!
Last night was Scout’s night to roar. He went to bed by himself at 9:00 pm, so I thought this would be easy. At 11 PM, 1 AM, 3 AM, and 3:15 AM, I was alerted to his needs and … Continue reading
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Thursday Has Come On Stage; We Shall Celebrate!
We woke up at 7:00 am and headed to Huntington Beach to visit Mary’s former office partner, who is an optician. Mary thought her glasses needed some adjustments. However, after the check-up, there was very little change, so she didn’t … Continue reading
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Taxes Are Paid; Bank Account Is Empty!
Wednesday is the day that screams, “Time to squeeze into that gym outfit!” I can barely contain my excitement at the thought of being poked, twisted, and laughed at by the Peak Performance staff—it’s like a workout and a comedy … Continue reading
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Tuesday And Spring Has Gone Away; Winter Is Back! Tax Day!
Today, the calendar is as clear as my brain before I’ve had coffee, except for Mary’s painting class! We got off to a slow start; I think we moved slower than paint drying on a rainy day! I officially hate … Continue reading
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Girls Night Out Starts At Noon!
We were lazy this morning and did not rise and shine until after 7:30 am. We rose but did not shine. Mary and I went sweet pea picking because we were going to the Elks, and Mary liked to bring … Continue reading
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Busy Doing Nothing!
We had to be in Irvine at 8:00 am for Mary’s doctor’s appointment on Wednesday. We got up at 5:30 am, got ready, and exited the house at 7:00 am sharp. Using GPS and our common sense (knowing the freeway … Continue reading
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Time To Say Bon Voyage And Paint!
Tuesday has arrived, and we have a breakfast appointment based on the following note:” From Vicky: What are you doing for breakfast tomorrow, Tuesday? We leave on Thursday morning, and I can’t imagine not seeing you both for two weeks. … 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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Work Work Work….Dance!
The weather forecast was for a beautiful day, so knowing our weather forecaster, we were ready for a tycoon and a lot of rain. But a miracle occurred, the weatherman was key-wrecked!!! It was a wonderful day with temperatures in … 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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