Category Archives: Memories

As I age, specific memories come back, and I will share those that may interest my friends and family!

Today Decorating Goes Into High Gear!

Posted on Friday, December 5, 2025 by Paul

It is now 1954 on Christmas Eve, and our family is doing the traditional Christmas Eve activity.  First, some background is required. Mom and Dad were married twenty years before I came along, and during these twenty years, Dad was … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy Busy; I Needs To Retire!!

Posted on Thursday, December 4, 2025 by Paul

For the rest of the year, I plan to revisit old Christmas memories (The Ghost of Christmas Past?)  Please laugh and giggle along with me as I navigate my misadventures on the way to adulthood (some people are not sure … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Day

Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2025 by Paul

Today was a solemn event as we traveled via limo from Orange to Hollywood to inter David Reidy at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. We had to get gassed up for the trip! The trip was about 45 minutes, and we … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Bridgetown, Barbados

Posted on Friday, October 3, 2025 by Paul

Bridgetown, Barbados, was named for bridges that crossed the Careenage.  It was Barbados’ capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring the world’s third-oldest parliament, founded in 1639.  Known for its historic architecture, vibrant markets, and role in the sugar … Continue reading →

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Friday Was A Mixed Bag!

Posted on Saturday, September 6, 2025 by Paul

We were up and running at a normal time.  Today we had the funeral of our great friend Irene Kosmetatos.  After a quarter century of having her in our lives, this day was going to be tough. Robin rode with … Continue reading →

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Our Fifth Oldest Grandson Turn 18 Today!!

Posted on Saturday, August 2, 2025 by Paul

We spent the morning preparing the house for the expected 2:00 pm onslaught of teenagers for Charlie’s 18th birthday shindig.  It’s hard to imagine Charlie is eighteen years old, driving, and heading for college soon! Joe came over early and … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Minus One!

Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2025 by Paul

We started the day by going to the garden and working for a few hours.  Our 4th anniversary of getting married and 5th anniversary of our first “date” are tomorrow, the 28th, the same day as Colleen’s 53rd birthday!  We’re … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived! The Weekend Gets Near!

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 by Paul

Yes, I know it’s Friday, but we had a doctor’s visit on Monday, so we rescheduled the gym for today.  That gave me two extra days without pain.   I was asked which exercise I enjoyed the best, and I answered! … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out, Doctor, Dancing…We Had A Full Day!

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 by Paul

My cousin Claudia had her 81st birthday today.  She came with us to see Dad off at the pier when he went to Hawaii on the Matson Hawaiian Pilot cargo ship! I know Mary loves me, but I heard from … Continue reading →

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We Gonna Grad-U-Ate!

Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 by Paul

Today, we jump into the Silver Fox and head north to Camarillo to attend Megan’s high school graduation.  The 90-mile journey was uneventful.  With a Breakfast Mac and a Latte in hand, we headed up the 55 to the 405 … Continue reading →

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