Monthly Archives: December 2018

From The Smallest Kitchen Came The Greatest Meals

Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 by Paul

“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.”  ? Laura Ingalls Wilder Today we are off like a rocket…Sue goes to … Continue reading →

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The Train Station Talked

Posted on Monday, December 10, 2018 by Paul

What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus ! For those of you who know me you should know that one of my favorite tunes is Amazing Grace and I ran across … Continue reading →

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Hey.. It’s Won’t Rust

Posted on Sunday, December 9, 2018 by Paul

What goes “oh oh oh”? Santa walking backwards. It’s the eighth and just a few days before Christmas…time is flying!  ISue and I are on our bestest behaviour cause the lbig guy is surely watching to make sure who is … Continue reading →

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Ridin’ The Ol’ Step Van

Posted on Saturday, December 8, 2018 by Paul

Are people who are scared of Father Christmas Claustrophobic? Today is a big day because it’s the annual Christmas Play at the Bollinger Candlelight Dinner Theater in Claremont and we are taking 80 of our family and friends to see … Continue reading →

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Poof! In A Cloud Of Smoke!

Posted on Friday, December 7, 2018 by Paul

Why do programmers always mix up Halloween and Christmas? Because 31 OCT = 25 DEC!  (It’s funny if you are a programmer) December 7th!  What a day for us to remember that fatal attack on Hawaii by the Japanese. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Levee Broke And The Water Came In!

Posted on Thursday, December 6, 2018 by Paul

Never catch snowflakes with your tongue until all the birds have gone south for the winter! It’s a dark damp rainy day… just like London!  The Brits are here and we called them and accuse them of bringing the weather.  … Continue reading →

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The Brits Have Arrived!

Posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 by Paul

When I was a child, my family was so poor that at Christmas we exchanged glances. Brian and Jan are flying today and likely will land late tonight so we will not see the whites of their eyes until Friday…jet … Continue reading →

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Three Weeks Until Christmas

Posted on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 by Paul

On St. Patrick’s Day I like to make believe I’m Irish. Just like at Christmas when I make believe I’m good. We really admire special men and women who stand alone in making this country great and Mr. Carver was … Continue reading →

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Monday Is Here

Posted on Monday, December 3, 2018 by Paul

STRESSED is just DESSERTS spelled backward. Damned roof rats! We love our oranges and tangerines but on occasion the local rat also likes citrus.  He goes up the tree, eyes the roof, and his curiosity makes hime explore our roof!  … Continue reading →

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On The Second Day Of December….

Posted on Sunday, December 2, 2018 by Paul

What is the best Christmas present ever? A broken drum – you can’t beat it! No “walking” today. We are went on the Los Alamitos Women’s Club Home Tour!  But first, I exercised the ol’ gray matter! Christmas Memory #2 … Continue reading →

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