Monthly Archives: February 2025

Five Days And We Are Off!

What a beautiful day in the neighborhood!  The sun is bright, and the birds are flying backwards to see where they have been. We just vegetated all day and I left the house for 15 minutes to go by CVS … Continue reading

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Saturday Has Dared Raise Its Head Again!

It was a neck and neck race, but I beat the roosters.  As I began to crow, the neighbors threw a shoe at me over the fence.  How lucky! Today’s shoe matches the one they threw last week; now I … Continue reading

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Where Did The Week Go?

At 7:30 am we peeked out the bedroom window and it was WET.  A very light rain had fallen since around 3:30 am when Scout was last seen inside the house. This morning, we had an appointment to get our … Continue reading

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Off To The Elks After A Little Cancer Surgery

Alexa went off as planned at 6:00 am!  My eyes opened, and I could not figure out why Alexa was going crazy. Then, it dawned on me. I have an 8:00 am surgery in Long Beach!  Yep, more cancer to … Continue reading

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Jim! Oh Jim!! Oh, Gym…. Phooey!

My internal clock went off at 6:00 am, and today was the first day I had to wake up the dog and take him outside!  Dad 1; Scout 0! I got out of bed carefully so her nibs could continue … Continue reading

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Going It Alone!

Today I am off to the gym by myself, all alone!  A let Mary continue her resting activities meaning she will continue to watch “The Vikings” Summary: Viking Ragnar Lothbrok is a young farmer and family man who is frustrated … Continue reading

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It’s Not Quite Mid Week Yet!

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The wall clock indicated it was 5:30 am and time for the old man to get up and get busy!  Today, I am doing a chuck roast in the crockpot; I have never done one before, … Continue reading

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Another Week Begins! I Have Seen 4,181 Weeks Since I Was Born!

Another week begins, and we hope Mary’s back is 90% recovered. Unless she gets better soon, I must get gloves because I am getting ” dishpan hands.” “Dishpan hands” refer to dry, red, rough, and scaly hands often caused by … Continue reading

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Sunday, Do I Get A Day Of Rest? Nooooooooo!

The coffee helps us get started!  I was up at 5:30 am, while Sleeping Beauty stayed in bed until 8:30 am.   She got up with a little bit of assistance from the old man! Mary wandered into the kitchen and … Continue reading

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The Weekend And February Has Arrived!

It is only 327 days until Christmas!  The year is moving along! I got a note from my cousin Claudia, who said her husband Doug has been having some medical issues. He is back home now and doing well, but … Continue reading

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