Category Archives: Food and Wine

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

Oh My, 6 AM On A Saturday Morning???

Posted on Saturday, May 3, 2025 by Paul

Alexa went off precisely at 6:00 am, and at 6:00 am and 1.3 seconds, I had the sound off so the princess would not wake up.   As I tiptoed into the office to change into my “go wait two hours … Continue reading →

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240 Days Until Christmas!

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 by Paul

We slept late this morning, not waking up until after 8:30 am.  Mary is trying to come down with a cold, and I had a rough first night, as I couldn’t sleep due to coughing!   Scout was somehow let outside … Continue reading →

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Oh My, A New Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 by Paul

I did the math; this morning begins the 4,191st week since I came into this world. Mary is a piker; it has been only 3,803 weeks since May 26, 1952. I plan to celebrate my 5,000th week with my bride … Continue reading →

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Saturday Was Bright And Sunshiny

Posted on Saturday, March 8, 2025 by Paul

We were sleeping when Pester Puss awoke and made obscene noises to get attention—he wanted out! So, I directed him to the back door and pointed to the yard—he was off like a shot! “Out of my way, out of … Continue reading →

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The Rain Is Coming!

Posted on Saturday, January 25, 2025 by Paul

Mary’s back is still very sore after tripping over Scout two days ago and hitting the wall on the way to the ladies room in the dark.  She no longer laughs at me as I shuffle my feet across the … Continue reading →

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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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