Category Archives: Holidays

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

December 1st; Christmas Is 24 Days Away!

Posted on Friday, December 1, 2023 by Paul

Mary and I started our day early in the morning.  She headed to her gym class while I went to Los Alamitos for a blood test necessary for my next week’s appointments.  We both got back home and reunited around … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 by Paul

Our day is free and clear, which is a rare occurrence.  We walked through the garden, and I told Mary, “I do my hair with scare spray on Halloween.” Halloween is the one time I’ll ask you to come as … Continue reading →

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Let’s All Be Cut Up’s!

Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2023 by Paul

It was 6:43 a.m., and I was making coffee for the lady of the house when suddenly the power went out.  This was not good, especially since we were hosting a party.  After some research using our iPhones, we discovered … Continue reading →

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Octoberfest And Fall; All At Once!!

Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023 by Paul

We started our day with coffee and a stroll through our garden, which is thinning with the arrival of fall today at midnight.  We still have a few tomatoes and think we will plant the winter garden in late October … Continue reading →

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Decorate and Visit!

Posted on Monday, September 18, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Dad Got Fired!  It was 1958, and Dad and his boss shared buying duties for the fifteen-dime stores.  Dad had hardware, stationery, toys, and notions.  Ralph had everything else.  Well, Dad went to the toy show and saw a … Continue reading →

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D & D; Decorate And Dance!

Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early and began decorating. We unpacked boxes and replaced batteries. The countertops and tabletops were covered with decorations. I got busy outside and put up witch’s hats across the front of the house! We had another witch, … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Sailing Sailing Over The Bounding Main

Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early and left our room around 8:00 am to find breakfast.  Our destination was the DaVinci Dining Room, where we were seated in the Suite guest area.  The ambiance was peaceful, and the table settings were beautiful.  … Continue reading →

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T=0; We Are Off

Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2023 by Paul

At 6:00 a.m., the Liles’ household is bustling with last-minute packing and unpacking as they try to fit everything into their suitcases like bees in a hive.  However, we found time to walk the garden and brought in a cantaloupe, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday America! We Love You!

Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 by Paul

Join the fun on our regular website! Mary found a bunch of bug parts in the garden and decided to put them back together.  Using her surgical skills, she created all sorts of creatures. Her little friends made a great … Continue reading →

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It’s Fathers Day!

Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2023 by Paul

When my eyes opened this morning, there was Mary with a Father’s Day card and a nicely decorated present!  I have wanted one of these buffers for years; the older I get, the more it is needed!  The floor gets … Continue reading →

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