Monthly Archives: November 2023

Deliveries Were Made!

I woke up at 5:30 a.m. and headed to Los Alamitos for the first time. I had an appointment with a dermatologist who took a biopsy. I am expected to receive the results by Sunday. After the appointment, I rushed … Continue reading

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To The Elks We Go!

We woke up at our usual time and were walking around the house when suddenly, I heard a scream, “Paul, we have to be in Long Beach in 25 minutes!” We both were taken aback and realized we had forgotten … Continue reading

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Mid Week Celebrations!

I woke up early and dropped Mary off at the gym.  Then, I returned home to start decorating for Thanksgiving.  Vicky wanted to take photos of the Starlighters members in their uniforms for the upcoming Veteran’s Day-themed dance. Mary found … Continue reading

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Tuesday And We Are Off To Another Doctor; Lunch With Miss Robin; Celebrate Veteran’s Day!!

My internal alarm went off at 5:57 a.m., followed by a recording that said, “Get up and get moving.” I reluctantly got out of bed, but it took me a while to start moving.  I spent around forty minutes working … Continue reading

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The Weekend Was Too Short; Oops, We Are Retired!

Memories -The Alley: The alley behind our house was my world growing up.  Why, you say?  Well, starting at Venice Blvd and going toward Washington Blvd, we have: A little printshop where I would always stop after school and see … Continue reading

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Just Us Around The House!

I woke up to the thought it’s National “How Do I Change the Clock on my Microwave” Day! Today, we didn’t do much except have a late breakfast.  Vicky supplied us with burritos yesterday while we were working, and we … Continue reading

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The Wrecking Crew Was Called To Duty!

I got kicked out of my local park today …. I was arranging squirrels in their perspective Heights….. I guess they don’t like me critter-sizing them. Vicky, my dear neighbor of thirty years, is now back to having her house … Continue reading

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The Turd Of November And We Are At The elks!

First things first, we are off to Huntington Beach to see the periodontist as I am getting fitted for a new tooth.  One of my molars is kaput; imagine that after almost 80 years??  I was getting a 3-D x-ray, … Continue reading

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November Tooth And Time To Finish Putting Away Halloween

The only remaining decorations from Halloween (that we could find) were outside, so we took them down and packed them away.  My fantastic sidekick assisted me and collected the decorations from me as I stood perilously on the top of … Continue reading

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Hooray! It’s November And Santa Will Be Here In Less Than Two Months!

While we were sleeping, a large candle burned, and wax spilled all over the placemats below it.  We spent quite some time trying to remove the hardened wax. I enjoy working in the kitchen with Dr. Mary, so I always … Continue reading

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