Monthly Archives: December 2021

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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