Category Archives: Food and Wine

Who does not enjoy food and wine? We do and these posts deal with food and wine experiences.

Sad-A-Day Done Arrived!

Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2025 by Paul

The world keeps spinning, doesn’t it? Today was no exception! We were up and cleaning before the sun was fully awake—by 7:00 am, we were on it. It’s just another busy day, but who doesn’t love a little chaos? Dru … Continue reading →

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Pre Prepared; I Was A Boy Scout Before They Went Off The Rails…Too Bad!

Posted on Saturday, January 11, 2025 by Paul

First thing this morning, I heated the water in the tea kettle to the point of ebullition. We had our tea and checked our email. Looking at an email is like opening a box of chocolates—you never know what it … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve And All Is Well!

Posted on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 by Paul

The Lodge was decked out like a Christmas tree on steroids, and the Tom & Jerry station was ready to go! It was so prepared that even the cartoon characters were worried they’d get a ticket for being too animated. … Continue reading →

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Sad Day For Us: Colleen Departs For New Hampshire!

Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 by Paul

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end!”  Colleen’s green card expired, and she had to return to reality: a fantastic husband, three kids, and four grandkids! Before she took off, Colleen graced us with her … Continue reading →

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I B 80

Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2024 by Paul

Today, we celebrate even though tomorrow is officially my birthday (at 4:03 in the afternoon, eighty years ago!) We were all getting ready to leave for Old Ranch around 10:oo am, and the party started at 11:00 am.  The party … Continue reading →

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Out With The Old; In With The New!

Posted on Saturday, November 30, 2024 by Paul

We got to work early, collecting all the remaining fall and Thanksgiving decor and putting it into one spot for packing!  Soon, the 28 cases of Christmas will arrive, and we will be decorating like mad, hoping to be done … Continue reading →

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No Rain Today!

Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2024 by Paul

We were supposed to go to a dance class in Pasadena, but with the allergies going on and the fact I am scheduled for an angiogram/angioplasty at 7:00 am Tuesday, we decided to stay home and rest. Robin popped by … Continue reading →

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Off To South Coast Reperatory To See Joan

Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by Paul

We were up and at them by 7:00 am, fueled by the promise of our gym session at 8:15 am! By 8:30 am, we were on our cycles, cruising down the freeway like the stars of a high-stakes action movie—complete … Continue reading →

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We Keep Celebrating

Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 by Paul

The day started brilliantly with a steaming cup of coffee because we’d be sad zombies without it. We then dove into our computers, battling the inbox like it was a rogue robot trying to take over the world. Deleting old … Continue reading →

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Friday Is Here And Time To Relax!

Posted on Friday, November 8, 2024 by Paul

It’s a perfect morning, and the wind has finally gone! I could finally open the curtains without feeling like I was in a scene from a disaster movie. Honestly, the last time I saw the wind, it looked like it … Continue reading →

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