Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

Never On Sunday…. Well, Maybe!

Posted on Sunday, June 8, 2025 by Paul

Attention On deck; Attention On Deck; the captain is in charge!  Yes, Captain Mary (her actual rank) ordered me for a full inspection before I went to the garden for a day’s work.  I complied, and she was flabbergasted.  I … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work

Posted on Friday, June 6, 2025 by Paul

We strolled the garden to see what would be in the next meal, and the cucumbers were coming on strong.  These guys begin to grow slowly, and then they take off like a shot. Did You Know? Cucumbers, despite being … Continue reading →

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All We Did Was Eat!

Posted on Thursday, June 5, 2025 by Paul

OK.  It is 5:00 a.m., and we are preparing for the CT Scan of the carotid artery.  The carotid arteries are major blood vessels that supply the head and neck with oxygenated blood.  They are crucial for brain function and … 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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Zip Nada, We Stayed Home!

Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2025 by Paul

Mary made significant progress in the office.   After thirteen trips to the file cabinet and fourteen to the trash, her chair is now visible.  The desk, not so much!! We received an email from our dear neighbor, Jeff, who included … Continue reading →

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Saturday Has Arrived Full Of Clouds And Drizzle!

Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2025 by Paul

Robin was up early; she went to the kitchen.  I was up early; I went to the office.  When Mary arose, we all got together.  We chatted and talked to Colleen to check up on Calhan’s progress. So what do … Continue reading →

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The Week She Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 by Paul

We got up early and got ready to go for a walk right after paying bills!  I got so mad at the damned computer that I turned off the power and didn’t touch it until late in the evening.  Those … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2025 by Paul

I had my marching orders.  At 8:15 am, I was off to the flower store to get roses for all the ladies joining us today, thirteen, I think!  I succeeded in my assignment, and I rewarded myself with a donut … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Is Here In Full Force

Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2025 by Paul

What a magnificent day with an expected temperature of 97 degrees.   Our first piece of business was an appointment at UCI for some tests.  We departed the house at 7:30 am, arriving just 20 minutes later.  Mary got the tests … Continue reading →

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A Great Day Was Had By All!

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by Paul

We were up at 7:00 am and getting ready for our morning trek to the gym.  I almost decided to stay home and then I heard this little voice say, “Suck it up and go to the gym.” I’m not … Continue reading →

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