Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

Fantastic Freaky Friday

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 by Paul

Tonight’s forecast, 99% chance of wine. Mary had to work today and plans to visit me around noon.  I hit the backyard running and did another 20 feet of the berry patch without losing too much blood.  When Mary showed … Continue reading →

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Monday We Fiddled!

Posted on Monday, February 22, 2021 by Paul

Good morning. Keep calm and pretend it’s not Monday. Mary did not have to go to work today, so we stayed at home, watched a movie, and cooked.  We took Scout for his morning walk, which he enjoys so much! … Continue reading →

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Remembering An Amazing Wife And Fantastic Friend!

Posted on Friday, February 19, 2021 by Paul

Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them. I will never forget Miss Sue as long as I live. One year ago, at 7:16 AM, my beloved wife and partner of thirty-three succumbed to death after … Continue reading →

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Today Was Not An Easy Day

Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 by Paul

Friendship transcends death. Memories made will never be forgotten and created a lasting impression on those they left behind. Everyone became a better person for having such a wonderful friend. It was a year ago today that we lost Kathy … Continue reading →

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Recovery Day #2: Different Slave Driver, Same Slave!

Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 by Paul

Gosh, it’s raining cats and dogs, said Mary looking out of the kitchen window.  “I know,” I’ve just stepped in a poodle!” Robin stayed with me today as Mary went off to work.  Dang, Robin is also a tough old … Continue reading →

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Recovery Day #1; She Is A Slave Driver

Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2021 by Paul

It’s a little known fact that surgeons are actually outstanding comedians!  They always leave their patients in stitches! Yep, today I begin the recovery, and Mary made sure I did the exercises.  She packed my knee in ice and then she … Continue reading →

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Operation Walk Again Began Early!

Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 by Paul

“Doctor, there’s a patient on line 1 that says he’s invisible.” “Well, tell him I can’t see him right now.” Because it was so late after the movies last night and we had to be at the surgery center at … Continue reading →

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Hello 2021; You Better Be Good!

Posted on Friday, January 1, 2021 by Paul

What do you call always having a date for New Year’s Eve? Social Security. New Years Day always makes me remember my family, who are no longer with us.  Mary lost her Aunt this morning at 3:00 AM; you just … Continue reading →

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Two More Days And This Year Gone, Yeah!!

Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 by Paul

If 2020 were a person, I’d sue him for pain and suffering and lost wages. I have been training Scout the Wonder Dog very carefully, and today he proved you can train a new dog old tricks!  I also have … Continue reading →

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We Did A Miniaturized Version Of A Christmas Tradition

Posted on Friday, December 25, 2020 by Paul

Why did Frosty the Snowman want a divorce? Because he thought his wife was a flake. We were up early, not to catch the worm but to work on the puzzle and open the presidents.  We had our cup of … Continue reading →

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