Monthly Archives: January 2025

Pre Prepared; I Was A Boy Scout Before They Went Off The Rails…Too Bad!

Posted on Saturday, January 11, 2025 by Paul

First thing this morning, I heated the water in the tea kettle to the point of ebullition. We had our tea and checked our email. Looking at an email is like opening a box of chocolates—you never know what it … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Light!

Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025 by Paul

When we woke up, it was darker than a black hole wearing sunglasses!  It was darker than the inside of a cat! I half expected to bump into my own coffee mug and have to negotiate a peace treaty with … Continue reading →

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Day Two Without Power!

Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2025 by Paul

Mary was happy I had just bought her a stainless steel teapot because we had gas, water, and tea!!  We sat and looked at each other, knowing we had to leave for Scout’s groomer at 11:15 am. We developed a … Continue reading →

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Who Turned The Lights Off?

Posted on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 by Paul

It was 2:00 am, and the wind was howling like a banshee when I got up to take Scout for a drink.  As soon as I was vertical, Scout galloped down the hallway towards the back door, but to my … Continue reading →

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The Wind Cameth And The Wind Taketh Away!

Posted on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 by Paul

We heard about the wind, and let me tell you, at 7:00 am, it wasn’t just whooshing – it was howling like a toddler who lost their favorite toy!  I guess it’s not just the leaves getting blown around; it … Continue reading →

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Monday Arrived And We Worked

Posted on Monday, January 6, 2025 by Paul

I jumped into the Silver Fox this morning at 5:30 am and navigated to Los Alamitos to meet my dermatologist. He did his thing, leaving my face dotted with bandages. I loudly complained when they did not have Spongebob Squarepants-colored … Continue reading →

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First Monday Of The Year And We Be Working!

Posted on Monday, January 6, 2025 by Paul

   

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Oh Dear, Nothing On The Agenda!

Posted on Sunday, January 5, 2025 by Paul

It is Sunday morning, and we examined the calendar. It was blank, bald, bare, devoid, empty, inexpressive, lifeless, lifeless, naked, and vacant of any activities.  This was quite an emotional experience for us as we usually plan the day over … Continue reading →

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Posted on Saturday, January 4, 2025 by Paul

We got up early and worked all day putting Christmas in their boxes! Mary did most of the moving/packing while I resorted to lifting and staging things for the boys who came over later. We were just about pooped when … Continue reading →

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The Day After The Procedure I Was “OK”!

Posted on Friday, January 3, 2025 by Paul

Whatever they put in the painkiller yesterday worked; I slept clean through the night and didn’t wake up until 6:47 am this morning.   Mary woke soon after and made me some tea before returning to bed.  I heard her scurrying … Continue reading →

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