Monthly Archives: December 2024

This Blog Is Now 29 Years Old!! Happy Winter!

Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2024 by Paul

Winter begins in Earth’s northern hemisphere at 1:20 a.m., PST, on December 21.  The December/winter solstice occurs when the Sun reaches its minimum declination (-23.5 degrees). This is when the northern hemisphere of Earth is tilted as far away from … Continue reading →

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Festival Of Lights, Here We Come

Posted on Friday, December 20, 2024 by Paul

I was up, but Mary took a long winter’s nap, not getting vertical until 8:00 am.  The roosters had their cup of coffee and were off to work.   I was pounding the keys to get the birthday website into shape … Continue reading →

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Sad Day For Us: Colleen Departs For New Hampshire!

Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 by Paul

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end!”  Colleen’s green card expired, and she had to return to reality: a fantastic husband, three kids, and four grandkids! Before she took off, Colleen graced us with her … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week And Fueled Up To Start Again!

Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 by Paul

Waking up came as a surprise.  I faced the BIG RED ALARM CLOCK, and it stated, in no uncertain terms, “Get off your fat butt and go to the gym!”   Fat butt??  I am looking for the refund button on … Continue reading →

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Time To Unlax!!

Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 by Paul

This past few days were a zinger. My mind was still moving, but the old body had to yell, “Hey, wait for me to catch up!” We hardly moved from the house, just doing some needed chores and watching TV.  … Continue reading →

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I Really Be Eighty Today!

Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 by Paul

Today, I am eighty years old, and let me tell you, I feel not a day over ninety!! We went to the torture chamber and got bent and twisted in many unnatural positions; near the end, I felt like Gumby! … Continue reading →

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I B 80

Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2024 by Paul

Today, we celebrate even though tomorrow is officially my birthday (at 4:03 in the afternoon, eighty years ago!) We were all getting ready to leave for Old Ranch around 10:oo am, and the party started at 11:00 am.  The party … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Ready!

Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2024 by Paul

We were up and going fairly early, preparing for Diane and Pat’s visit for tomorrow’s birthday party. They came into Long Beach at 11:00 am and to Casa Valencia at 12:30 pm, where we spent the rest of the day … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived And All Is Well!!

Posted on Friday, December 13, 2024 by Paul

When I think of the season, I think about TV shows I have seen, and Amos N’ Andy 1952 ranks pretty high on my Christmas favorites list—right up there with the time I accidentally set my holiday ham on fire … Continue reading →

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Is This The Twelfth Day OF Christmas???

Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 by Paul

I was up at 6:00 am and ran into Colleen making a quick departure.  She was going to Los Alamitos Joint Forces Base to get a new military ID (their office opens at 5:00 am). As she left, I remembered … Continue reading →

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