Monthly Archives: August 2021

Saturday And We Are Still Not 100%

Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2021 by Paul

The seven ages of man: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, and wills. We arose at 7:00 AM and declared victory over whatever we had, but alas, by 7:01 AM, we decided the “bug” has yet to leave the building.  … Continue reading →

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Hi Ho Hi Ho It’s Off To Work She Goes!

Posted on Friday, August 20, 2021 by Paul

Dr.’s are saying not to worry about the bird flu because it’s tweetable. It’s been a week since Mary came down with the crud, and today, she went in for the afternoon.  While she was not 100%, she thought it … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Day To Be Alive!

Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2021 by Paul

When Mozart was alive, he was composing. Now that he’s dead, He’s decomposing! Although she thought she was at 70% when we did our morning coffee ritual on the patio, Mary was still recovering.  After that, I hit the pavement running … Continue reading →

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A Mid-Week Success Day, Yeah!

Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 by Paul

I broke a mirror the other day. That’s 7 years of bad luck. My lawyer thinks he can get me 5. Six AM and time to rise and shine, well, at least rise.  We did our morning ritual and headed … Continue reading →

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Maybe Today?

Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 by Paul

I finally managed to get rid of that nasty electrical charge I’ve been carrying. I’m ex-static!” The flag pole foundation is dry and time to raise the colors but where are the colors.  I  looked for 20 minutes and then found them … Continue reading →

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Today, The Swim Spa Got Power! Heat Is On, Wine Is Cold!

Posted on Monday, August 16, 2021 by Paul

I decided this morning that I would feature some of my favorite songs on Mondays for the next several months—just a change of pattern for this blog/diary. Nat King Cole was an amazing man, and I enjoy him and his … Continue reading →

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Ah! Perhaps A Quiet Sunday?

Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2021 by Paul

No one has a finer command of language than the person who keeps his mouth shut. I was up at 4:00 AM with the danged cough that will not go away!  Finally, I went into the office, which is quite … Continue reading →

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We Crashed And Burned; Burned Out That Is!

Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2021 by Paul

Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back. Mary was still knocked out when I got up, so I know she was feeling horrible.  We watched a good movie called “Catch Me If You Can.”  I made … Continue reading →

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Mary Goes To Work And I Have The Run Of The House!

Posted on Friday, August 13, 2021 by Paul

If I give my heart a pen and paper, I am sure it will draw me a map leading to you. We were up bright and early as it is a workday, and Mary must work to keep me in … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out; Yeah!

Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2021 by Paul

I knew the local flasher was due to retire. But he’s decided to stick it out for another year. We did some easy chores around the house as I am recovering from “the great blood pressure” incident.  All is normal … Continue reading →

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