Monthly Archives: October 2021

Happy Halloween

Halloween was confusing. All my life, my parents said, ‘Never take candy from strangers.’ And then they dressed me up and said, ‘Beg for it.’ We just begged all day and did not even leave the house except to get … Continue reading

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Carve That Pumpkin; Tote That Bale!

Eat, Drink & Be Scary We were up by 7:00 AM and getting the house for the family to join us around noon!  Mary worked in the kitchen and I attacked the outside.  The pizza was ordered at 11:00 AM … Continue reading

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Friday And Mary Has A Half-Day Schedule! Yes!

Why aren’t zombies ever arrested? They can’t be captured alive. Halloween is almost here; how about a bit of music to get you into the “spirit”? We finally got up at a reasonable le time, 6:00 AM.  Mary headed for the … Continue reading

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It’s Been Three Months And All Is FANTASTIC!

My wife and I have started aggressively planning for her retirement, and by that I mean we’re playing the lottery 3-5 times per week. Three months ago we exchanged vows and we are so happy about that!  Time is moving … Continue reading

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Hump Day! Not For Us Retired Folk!

Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. It’s getting exciting; Halloween is almost here! Again we ake up at Oh-Dark-Thirty, and this time we have to … Continue reading

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Hello Tuesday; Are You Ready For Us??

Know why skeletons are so calm? Because nothing gets under their skin. We thought today would be restful, but alas, we were on the go constantly.  There is always something to do when you are a homeowner or like to party! … Continue reading

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Monday Is Here And Mama Is Home!

It’s as much fun to scare as to be scared. It’s Monday so here is another of my favorite songs from the 1950s.  It is beautiful! We had a small breakfast and then headed to the “local” Korean Market to … Continue reading

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Sunday; Time To Rest! NOT!

Why do ghosts go on diets? So they can keep their ghoulish figures! We were up at the crack of dawn if dawn is 7:00 AM!  We had our cup of coffee and then back to work; things to do … Continue reading

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The Weekend Is Here!

The best part about retirement is that you don’t have to worry about getting caught for doing nothing. What? Can it be? It’s wet outside; not quite rain but undoubtedly wet!  We know it is supposed to be raining on … Continue reading

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Eight More Days And She Is Free!

Retirement is like coming home one day and telling your husband, honey, I’m home… for good!  Now that is frightening!! We changed the bedcoverings to a down cover last night; we were toasty.  In fact, I had to throw out … Continue reading

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