Category Archives: Vegetable Garden

Sunday Morning Coming Down!

Posted on Sunday, September 3, 2023 by Paul

No rain!  No heat!  A perfect day to trim the garden.  We like to keep the garden in shape by removing dead things.  We filled up an entire wheelbarrow with dead leaves and questionable tomatoes. The Home Depot grow leaf … Continue reading →

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Hot Hot Hot!! 100 Degrees Plus!

Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early this morning and headed to the garden to start our day.  We made a mental checklist of all the tasks needed to get the garden back in shape.  Unfortunately, my bronchitis wasn’t improving, so we had … Continue reading →

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One Week Home!

Posted on Monday, August 28, 2023 by Paul

Dear Dad… Hello!  It’s been a while since I last reached out, but I had to share my recent trip to Hawaii.  I couldn’t help but think back to 1954 when you took the Matson Line freighter, Hawaiian Pilot, to … Continue reading →

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We Are Beginning To Settle In Again

Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 by Paul

The cleaning staff arrived early, so we took advantage of the opportunity to get organized. We ran some errands, such as filling the car’s trunk with clothes and going to the cleaners. Afterward, we headed to the Elks and had … Continue reading →

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Monday Was Get Ready Day!

Posted on Monday, July 31, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Off To Hawaii in 1951!  My father was raised in Arkansas and experienced the Great Depression while living in Southern California.  Unfortunately, he never had the opportunity to travel much.  My mother was the same way but feared flying … Continue reading →

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Working In The Garden; Preparing For The Celebration!

Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 by Paul

This morning, we began our work in the garden early in order to finish as much as we could before the temperature hit 90 degrees.  We accomplished quite a bit, but it became too hot around noon, and we had … Continue reading →

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Another Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Two Times A Year!  My parents had been married for 20 years before I came into the world.  During that time, my father had a reputation for enjoying gambling and drinking.  Like me, my dad is a cheerful drinker … Continue reading →

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Wednesday; Hump Day!

Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 by Paul

When I got home at 6:00 am after sleeping at the clinic all night, I laid down next to Mary for a few minutes. However, I was wide awake, so I used the computer to complete my Daily Diary. I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday And Time To Sleep!

Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 by Paul

Today, we spent time working in the garden.  After being away for the weekend, there was a lot of catching up to do.  However, we will be away for two weeks next month, so we have enlisted our house sitters … Continue reading →

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Moday Is Wonderful; We Are Retired!

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2023 by Paul

Time For A Memory:  Beware Of The Bomb!  The launch and orbit of the Soviet missile Sputnik in 1957 caused Americans to build bomb shelters, also known as ‘fallout shelters’, to protect against radioactive fallout in the event of a … Continue reading →

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