Monthly Archives: January 2024

I Am Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by Paul

They say rain is on the way, but the low was 50 degrees this morning, Wednesday, so I expected some clouds.  Nope!  Just a slight overcast. We jumped in the shower and got on our exercise uniforms as we went … Continue reading →

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Off And Running Again!

Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by Paul

Do I remember the clotheslines?  Indeed I do?  If they were twirlers like above, we rode them all afternoon.  If they were T-shaped with taunt lines between them, they were perfect for tents.  We lived outside, getting dirty and occasionally … Continue reading →

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Only 331 Days Until Christmas!

Posted on Monday, January 29, 2024 by Paul

Did You Know?  The song was written by the songwriting duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (both passed on in 1991) and commissioned by Laurie Records, initially intended for the doo-wop singing group The Mystics.  Laurie Records, however, gave the … Continue reading →

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Viva The US

Posted on Sunday, January 28, 2024 by Paul

It was Sunday, and we were up, had our coffee, and searched our closets for something to wear to the Elks Mariachis Breakfast. A mariachi band was in a car accident. Unfortunately, some of the instruments were damaged, and the … Continue reading →

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We Are Back In Maui!?

Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2024 by Paul

It was 5:00 am, and the alarm went off, causing Mary to jump out of bed and head straight to the bathroom.  At first, I was confused about why the alarm was ringing so early, but then I remembered that … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, January 26, 2024 by Paul

It’s Friday, and we’re heading to the gym for our workout.  I love wearing my stretchy pants and new black T-shirt, although it may offend someone!  No, not the pants, the T-shirt! We do 30 minutes on the treadmill or … Continue reading →

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We Went To Girls Night Out And Then Home!

Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 by Paul

The day started off slow as our first official outing was not until 11:15 am when we headed to the Elks Lodge!  We worked in the office, and then we went into the garden to check things out.  The peas … Continue reading →

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It’s Wednesday All Day!

Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 by Paul

We were off to the gym at 7:15 am!  We got there bright and early and rode the bikes for 30 minutes before the workout!  Finally, I could go through the hour of the workout without coughing myself silly.  The … Continue reading →

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Doctor – Breakfast – Visit – Movie; A Busy Day!

Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 by Paul

We must be getting old, as half our errands are to medical facilities.  Because of this ongoing cough, I am in for a CatScan at UCI/St. Joseph’s this morning before I see my new pulmonologist and return to the heart … Continue reading →

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It’s Raining And The Garden Grows

Posted on Monday, January 22, 2024 by Paul

It is difficult to listen to the news these days.  I cannot believe the bildge that comes out of DC and Sacramento.  Companoies that sell toys and habve over 100 employees will be fined if they do NOT have space … Continue reading →

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Back Home!

Posted on Monday, January 22, 2024 by Paul

In keeping with this year’s Daily Diary, here is another of my favorites from the 1950s.  This is the first piano solo to hit 1,000,000 records sold.  The year was 1955. We got home at 6:00 am and dived into … Continue reading →

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Day 9 – Pineapple Plantation And The Airport!

Posted on Saturday, January 20, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9  We were up at a decent time today as Mary did NOT have … Continue reading →

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Day 8 – School Is Over At 1:00 PM

Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 Dang, I made it to the buffet, and the Chief Omelet Maker, COM … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Luau Time!

Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 The day began on a somber note.  Bob Z checked on Leon and … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – The Rain Has Moved On

Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 Mary told me about the whole-eye transplant today.  It is a scary operation, … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – The Rain Cometh!

Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 Rain, rain, go away, come back some other day… like this coming Sunday!  … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – She Is Off And Running

Posted on Monday, January 15, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 At five in the morning, Bubbles (Mary’s new nickname) was getting ready to … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – School And Tommy Ba-Haum-Ah’s For Dinner

Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 High of 30 and low of 20 in New Hampshire; glad we are in Hawaii and thinking of Colleen and family!  It was 71/69 here today with a constant breeze; … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – The Cats Away, The Mouse Will Play!

Posted on Saturday, January 13, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 We couldn’t afford the trip to Hawaii.  We decided to put it on … Continue reading →

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Day One – We Be Off!

Posted on Friday, January 12, 2024 by Paul

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 6:00 am, and we are scurrying around getting the last-minute packing done.  I … Continue reading →

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