Monthly Archives: December 2021

Good Bye 2021; Do Not Come Back!

Posted on Friday, December 31, 2021 by Paul

What are two things dinosaurs can’t have for dinner? Breakfast and lunch. The forecast says no rain today; how can that be? We will check out the house and make sure all is well after the past three days of … Continue reading →

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The Last Day Of Rain For A Week!

Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2021 by Paul

Why don’t sheep shrink when it rains? We had no big plans today except to walk the dog. We got Scout boots so we would not slip around the house and also so he would keep his feet warm on … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work; Phooey!

Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 by Paul

What kind of exercise do lazy people do? Diddly-squats. I woke up a little early and put together two web pages in the Christmas 2021 collection.  They are Girls Night Out 12/23  and Just Us At Christmas. When I was … Continue reading →

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Five Months Today; Every Day Gets Better!

Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 by Paul

What do you call a noodle that doesn’t drink? Soba. Yes, indeed, it has been five special months since we tied the knot, and things get better every day! We worked in the office and then went to Mary’s PT … Continue reading →

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A Wonderfully Slow Day To Clean Up The Office!

Posted on Monday, December 27, 2021 by Paul

I always take my wife morning coffee in my pajamas. But is she grateful? No, she says she’d rather have it in a cup. It’s Monday, and that means music from my younger days. I could not come up with … Continue reading →

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It’s Sunday And We Is Busy!

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021 by Paul

Busier than a one-eyed cat watching three mice holes. We were up early and finished cleaning up after the Christmas celebration; there was not too much to do, primarily dishes and moving the tables and chairs back to their familiar … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2021

Posted on Saturday, December 25, 2021 by Paul

It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. OMG, Mary was up at 2:00 AM, 3:15 AM, 4:00 AM, 5:30 AM, and finally, 6:30 AM, looking for Santa. At 6:31 AM, I put a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Minus One!!

Posted on Friday, December 24, 2021 by Paul

If at least two family members remain incarcerated, we won’t have to put the leaf in the table. When I got up this morning, it was raining so hard the animals were starting to pair up. Scout wanted out, of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Minus One And Counting!

Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2021 by Paul

A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are. Thursday means “Girls Night Out” at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge.  We had a party going today with three tables … Continue reading →

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Christmas Minus Two!

Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2021 by Paul

Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it ‘white.’ We are so organized it’s sickening.  Everything is carefully laid out on a legal pad and has a time associated with … Continue reading →

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Christmas Minus Three!

Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 by Paul

Santa Claus is anyone who loves another and seeks to make them happy; who gives himself by thought or word or deed in every gift that he bestows. Today was abnormal; we did not do too much other than go … Continue reading →

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Yeah Yeah Winter Started Today!

Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 by Paul

Instead of giving gifts this year, I will give everyone my opinion? Get ready for some real surprises! Mary, my dear,  “What is a Christmas tree’s favorite candy?”  With great restraint, I blurted out, “Orna-mints.”  Mary just mumbled, “He wakes … Continue reading →

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The Week Has Begun; We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Monday, December 20, 2021 by Paul

“When you find that one that’s right for you, you feel like they were put there for you; you never want to be apart.” Tomorrow at 78:59 AM Winter begins! It’s Monday, so I will treat you to another “favorite … Continue reading →

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Whoa Nellie; Time To Slow Down!

Posted on Sunday, December 19, 2021 by Paul

“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss This morning, we are sad as our daughter Colleen must return home to be with her family at Christmas.  We will miss her, but I will take better … Continue reading →

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Today We Celebrate Paul’s 77th Birthday!

Posted on Saturday, December 18, 2021 by Paul

Paul: “Doctor Mary, I get heartburn every time I eat birthday cake.” Doctor Mary: “Next time, take off the candles.” Today we celebrate, and we start by getting everything ready for this afternoon’s wild party.  The dancing girls arrived a … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived; I Know This Because I Saw The Trash Truck!

Posted on Friday, December 17, 2021 by Paul

Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone. I have one thought for this morning after listening to the news! We were up at 6:00 AM and continued decorating the tree until 8:00 AM when I took Mary to … Continue reading →

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I Am Officially Old; Seventy-Seven (That’s Dead In Dog Years!)

Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2021 by Paul

Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip. It’s Oh-Dark-Thirty, and I am up and moving.  I put on my birthday suit and discovered it really needed pressing; too many wrinkles! I heard little footsteps in the guest bedroom, and … Continue reading →

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Go Here; Go There: On The Go!

Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 by Paul

It was the day before my birthday, and all through the house, the damned mice were giggling!  What’s going on?? We arose to face the new day with smiles on our faces! What should we do today? How about finishing … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Stay All Day; We Need It Badly!

Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 by Paul

As Dad used to say, “It’s coming down like a cow pissing on a flat rock!” We were awakened by the downpour around 4:00 AM and stayed in bed listening to the rain until it was time to rise at … Continue reading →

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Monday Is Here And Mary Is Home; Yeah Retirement!

Posted on Monday, December 13, 2021 by Paul

What’s green, tinselly, and goes “ribbet ribbet”? Mistle-toad! It’s Monday and it’s Christmas season so that means a favorite tune about Christmas is needed. We were up at the crack of dawn and jumped into the spa to help out … Continue reading →

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