Category Archives: Working Around House

Dang, The Week Started Early!

Posted on Monday, August 10, 2026 by Paul

We were up bright and painfully early this morning because it was that sacred time of the week: our bi-weekly flagellation session at Peak Performance — otherwise known as “paying professionals to turn us into damp laundry.” We walked in wearing clean, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Has Arrived! A High Of 91 Is Expected!

Posted on Sunday, August 9, 2026 by Paul

Morning arrived, and the three of us shuffled into the kitchen in search of coffee—also known as liquid eye-opener, heart starter, and the only reason we don’t communicate exclusively in grunts before 9 am. Robin had to head out early … Continue reading →

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It Is Saturday And We Are At Work Bright And Early.

Posted on Saturday, August 8, 2026 by Paul

It’s 9:00 am, and we are outside working our little fingers to the bone! I marched into the veggie garden at dawn (OK, 9 am) carrying a zucchini seedling like it was a royal baby.  Mary, meanwhile, stood beside her … Continue reading →

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Happy 21st Anniversary Amy & Joe!! We Will Catch Up!

Posted on Friday, August 7, 2026 by Paul

Today is empty!  I was out and about at 8:00 am, delivering a kitty-poo-poo to the vet and then to Home Depot to get some odds and ends.g By the time I got home, Mary’s beans were ready to go.  … Continue reading →

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Mid Week Crisis Has Begun

Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 by Paul

At 6:46 am, my eyelids flew open like someone had hit the garage door remote, and I launched out of bed with the grace of a startled squirrel. Today is going to be busy—the kind of busy that makes your … Continue reading →

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Monday, We Start All Over Again! (This Is My 4,260th Monday)

Posted on Monday, August 3, 2026 by Paul

I checked, and this is Mary’s 3,872nd Monday!  Therefore, I am ahead by 388 Mondays. We had our coffee, put on our workout clothes, and bravely prepared ourselves for the weekly torture chamber. Yes, it’s Monday—which means we voluntarily drive … Continue reading →

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It’s The Tooth Of August!

Posted on Sunday, August 2, 2026 by Paul

Never a dull moment in this household.  Today we went to Old World in Huntington Beach for a German festival.  I got all dressed up in my Lederhosen and off we went!  Mary tried to put on her dirndl, but … Continue reading →

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Frustration Is Doing Me In!

Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2026 by Paul

After spending almost 40 years on computers as a hobby, I am about to give up!  This morning I spent six hours attempting to download 40 images from messages after last night’s party.  The computer said “saved,” butI’ll be damned … Continue reading →

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Oh My, The Weekend Is Just Hours away!

Posted on Saturday, July 25, 2026 by Paul

Success… well, sort of! We were enjoying our morning coffee on the patio when I checked the security camera—and there was our missing kitty!  She was actually inside the trap… but somehow managed to tiptoe around the strike plate like … Continue reading →

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Another Wonderful Day In The Neighborhood!

Posted on Friday, July 24, 2026 by Paul

It is Friday! After last night’s high-stakes wildlife drama — also known as “successfully trapping the wrong cat” — I completely forgot today was trash pickup day. By the time I remembered, I was already burrito-wrapped in my blankie, and … Continue reading →

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