Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

Tuesday Was A Relaxing Day

Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 by Paul

In the morning, we just did chores around the house, and most of them were inside since it was 90 degrees outside.  Summer has finally arrived! We got ready to go to Harry Potter at the Segerstrom Theater and departed … Continue reading →

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Calling Doctor Mary! Calling Doctor Mary!

Posted on Monday, July 13, 2026 by Paul

Today we are on a mission.  Dianne, Mary’s sister by another mother, went in for eye surgery, and we took her.   The surgery took place at the UCI medical facility on the UC Irvine campus.  We picked up Dianne at … Continue reading →

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Another FULL Day Of Activities!

Posted on Sunday, July 12, 2026 by Paul

Today was like any other day, except we were on the go from the time we woke up until midnight. Robin and Bob gave me their planned Father’s Day gift, which was NOT available until this week.  A Disneyland Rose … Continue reading →

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Time To Party! Happy Birthday America!!

Posted on Sunday, July 5, 2026 by Paul

We scampered around the house getting the last-minute things ready to go, including a trip to the market for ice.  This year there was no shortage of ice! Robin and Bob came a little early to help us, and we … Continue reading →

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Thursday And We Are Off Again!

Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2026 by Paul

Another busy day began!  After coffee and our high-level morning strategy meeting—also known as”figuring out what we forgot to do yesterday”—Mary headed to the showers to prepare for Girls Night Out. While she was busy becoming even more beautiful, I … Continue reading →

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On The Go Again!

Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2026 by Paul

We got up a little late since we do not have anything going on until 9:30 am, a doctor’s appointment for Dr. Mary.  After the appointment, we dropped by the furrier to pick up Mary’s two fox stoles, which were … Continue reading →

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The Longest Day Of The Year!!

Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2026 by Paul

In Los Angeles, the 2026 summer solstice occurs on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 1:24 am PDT, and since I began today’s Daily Diary entry at 5:30 am, it is already the longest day of the year. Quick Quiz Questions for … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived And We Expect A Special Visitor!

Posted on Friday, June 19, 2026 by Paul

Robin stayed over last night, and by the time I wandered into the family room at 6:30 a.m., she was already there—bright-eyed, alert, and apparently ready to start solving the world’s problems before my first sip of coffee. We shared … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived And We Are Facing It Together!

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2026 by Paul

Today, we stayed busy from the moment the coffee kicked in.  We decided to tackle the front yard first.  Somewhere along the way, I apparently confused Mary when I said we should do the gardening before getting ready for a … Continue reading →

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Sunday With No Sun, Yet!

Posted on Sunday, June 7, 2026 by Paul

At 6:00 am today, I was successful.  I slipped out of bed without being detected!  Of course, the two pounds of Crisco, a bottle of vegetable oil, and a can of WD-40 were quite helpful, even though they left quite … Continue reading →

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