Category Archives: Holidays

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

The Day Before The Day Before Christmas

Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 by Paul

I asked Mary what she wanted for Christmas. She told me, “Nothing would make her happier than a diamond necklace,” So I bought her nothing! It was a big day for Mary, her last day at the VA after thirty-four … Continue reading →

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I Count My Blessings And They Are Endless

Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 by Paul

What do they sing at a snowman’s birthday party? Freeze a jolly good fellow! Mary got her call from the VA saying “OK to come in” but check-in through Occupational Therapy.  Tuesday and Wednesday are her last two days at … Continue reading →

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I Made It Another Year!

Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 by Paul

I am one candle closer to starting a house fire. I woke up and did not feel any older, but then I figured it out, I was born at 4:03 PM, so I have to wait until later in the … Continue reading →

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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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