Category Archives: Holidays

We love all of the holidays becuase it means we get to see the kids and grand kids and great grandkids

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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Happy Easter Y’all!

Posted on Sunday, April 5, 2026 by Paul

This is the first Easter Weekend that we did not have a party at the house because “everyone” was gone.  Michele and Franklin were out of town; Robin and Bob were on a cruise; Bob and Donna were in Palm … Continue reading →

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Don’t Spare The Smarocks, Bring On The Corned Beef!

Posted on Saturday, March 14, 2026 by Paul

Today we’re having friends and family over to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early—because this year it falls on the 17th… aka a Tuesday, the official day of “We can’t celebrate on a Tuesday, we are retired and have work to … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2026 by Paul

We were up and moving early and joined Colleen at the breakfast room table for a pot of coffee and a recreation of last night’s family dinner. Colleen is beside herself with excitement to be going to her mom’s birthday … Continue reading →

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Happy Tooth Of January 2026

Posted on Friday, January 2, 2026 by Paul

Today, we turned the speed knob back to a mere 60 MPH after a month on the go! Our first activity was to sit in the rain on bleachers and watch two soccer games starring the Liles’ Brothers. Joe operated … Continue reading →

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Happy New Years Eve 2025!

Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 by Paul

For whatever reason, we decided to go to the gym on New Year’s Eve, DUH!!  On the bright side, we will be flexible for this evening.  We specifically asked to have the legs stretched so we could dance the entire … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Stay!!! We Need You!

Posted on Friday, December 26, 2025 by Paul

We had another three inches of rain today!  I dumped the rain gauge yesterday, and it indicated 5.5 inches, so all told, we have had 8.5 inches of the wet stuff.  We are glad we turned off the sprinkler system … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 1987

Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 by Paul

In 1987, I left home and was in the process of getting a divorce.  I moved into an apartment near work in mid-summer.  I missed the kids, and they were pretty much mad at me for leaving.  I understood, but … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Flood Of 1955

Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 by Paul

This day was going normally at Christmas 1955 until that call came from Stockton.   My Aunt Kaye called Mom and said Stockton had flooded, and her home was sitting in 7 feet of water from the overflow of the levee … Continue reading →

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I Was At Work Christmas Eve In 1968!

Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2025 by Paul

I was lucky enough to work on the Apollo Program and knew these folks (at least to talk to and work with while they were in Downey).  I worked on their space machine (Apollo Command and Service Modules).  I was … Continue reading →

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