Category Archives: Holidays

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

It’s Decoration Day!

Posted on Saturday, December 12, 2020 by Paul

In 2020, the best gift will be hand Santa-tizer. So, Miss Mary called first thing, like 6:00 AM, and said, “Get your buns over here, we must decorate!”.  I quickly got ready and off I went in a cloud of … Continue reading →

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It’s Halloween 2020, Anyone Worried?

Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2020 by Paul

I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me. I headed to Mary’s bright and early as she was going to make breakfast.  The Silver Fox and I darted out the hood with rubber tires screeching.  I … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving Day! Yeah!

Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2020 by Paul

Why should you never trust a train? They have locomotives. Today was fantastic, starting with Mary joining me for a morning swim before we had to go to the Himalayan Grill for the pre-pumpkin carving lunch.  I picked her up … Continue reading →

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I Am Happy The 4th Is Behind Me!

Posted on Sunday, July 5, 2020 by Paul

The pain passes, but the beauty remains. – Pierre Auguste Renoir This weekend has been the worst for me since Sue passed.  It was her favorite, and it was just before her birthday month starts.  I must look like a … Continue reading →

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So Many Wonderful Memories

Posted on Saturday, July 4, 2020 by Paul

“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” — J.M. Barrie. Sue has been gone for four months now and is so missed! She loved this holiday and always dressed accordingly.  Here she is at Old … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day, A Time To Remember!

Posted on Monday, May 25, 2020 by Paul

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear.” – Anonymous We traveled and saw the world, this picture below is from our twenty-two-day cruise … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Has Been VERY Different!

Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2020 by Paul

Courtesy of John P. Reed I still say I Love You, But now there’s no reply. I always feel your presence As if you never left my side. I remember your comforting voice. Now there’s not a sound. Only echoes … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter To All And To All A Good Night! No, That’s Not Right!

Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2020 by Paul

Sweet Sue, I miss you every moment of every day. Every place I look, and everything I do, reminds me of the wonderful life we had together, operative word, together. This Easter is my first without you, and it will … Continue reading →

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Santa Is On His Way!

Posted on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 by Paul

Anyone who believes that men are the equal of women has never seen a man trying to wrap a Christmas present. Damn, I am just like a kid!  I could not sleep because I know he is coming today!  Right … Continue reading →

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I Is Officially A Relic!

Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 by Paul

“You can’t fool me—there ain’t no Sanity Clause!” — Chico Marx It was cold this morning! We are talking about serious cold for the Los Angeles area!! Did You Know? It is often stated that the phrase originated from the … Continue reading →

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