Monthly Archives: December 2019

Last Day Of The Year… We Await Midnight!

I was going to quit all my bad habits for the new year, but then I remembered that nobody likes a quitter. We went to bed early to get rest and then woke up early because we were not tired, … Continue reading

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It’s 2018 Right? 2020 Minus Two? So Confusing!

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. What a day!  We finished off packing the Christmas clothes and put everything away.  A mad dash … Continue reading

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Sunday And Things Are Beginning To Solidify!

“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin We stayed around the house most of the day until cabin-fever got to us.  Sue … Continue reading

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Saturday, The Year Is Just About Gone!

I never worry about being driven to drink; I worry about being driven home. Last-minute coordination is underway, and we just added four couples today! We always have room for one more friend, and right now, there are 116 of … Continue reading

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The Day After The Day After And All Is Still Well

“No man is a failure who has friends.” — It’s a Wonderful Life It’s Friday and time to unwind from the last several day’s activities.  I relaxed by going to Lowe’s to look for a tool I needed, and as … Continue reading

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Day After Christmas And We Are Done, Well Done!

So nice to see a blank space on the Calendar! But, as usual, we filled it up!  Robin popped over to deliver the picture from the surprise birthday party and we had lunch at Taco Surf in Los Alamitos.  We … Continue reading

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Rain Rain Go Away… It’s Christmas Day

We woke up well-rested as we slept late!  After a twelve-hour marathon with family, we were dragging. A glance at the calendar, and it revealed zip, nada, nothing until 3:00 PM! We called our daughter in New Hampshire and she … Continue reading

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Santa Is On His Way!

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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It’s The Day Before The Day Before And All Through The House

“A Christmas shopper’s complaint is one of long-standing.” Papa is gettin’ excited.  One more day, and we are off to Disneyland for Sue’s 56th consecutive Christmas Eve visit.  We love it when we are away and feel secure because four … Continue reading

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Never On Sunday!

“No man is a failure who has friends.” — It’s a Wonderful Life We planned to do nothing today and we did well executing the plan!  We binge-watched watched Christmas movies all day. Between the TV and just sitting talking … Continue reading

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