Category Archives: Holidays

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

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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Never Did Monday Look So Good!

Posted on Monday, December 9, 2019 by Paul

The main thing I want this Christmas is for someone to wake me up when it’s all over. My first Amazon purchase of the week!  Amy needs this! Thank You, Lord! Monday is here, and our collective carcasses can do … Continue reading →

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One More Day And We Get To “Rest”

Posted on Sunday, December 8, 2019 by Paul

When I was a child, my family was so poor that at Christmas, we exchanged glances. OK, we can do this!  We will spend all day at Old Ranch Country Club, but that’s OK, we love the place! Time is … Continue reading →

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Halloween Has Begun!

Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 by Paul

For Halloween we dressed up as almonds. Everyone could tell we were nuts. We went to Casina Enoteca in Newport for lunch and decided to do our first Halloween activity at Roger’s Gardens! One mile and we are at Roger’s. … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2019

Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2019 by Paul

My mother gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, she believed in me.  It’s Mother’s Day and time to celebrate with some memories. After Sue and I married, it was wonderful to have our mothers be excellent … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, March 17, 2019 by Paul

I went out drinking on St Patricks Day, so I took a bus home…That may not be a big deal to you, but I’ve never driven a bus before! Today we celebrate…all is green with the world. We are having … Continue reading →

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