Monthly Archives: May 2025

Zip Nada, We Stayed Home!

Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2025 by Paul

Mary made significant progress in the office.   After thirteen trips to the file cabinet and fourteen to the trash, her chair is now visible.  The desk, not so much!! We received an email from our dear neighbor, Jeff, who included … Continue reading →

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We Made It, Another Saturday!!

Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2025 by Paul

I was up and going about 6:30 am, and I left Mary to get her beauty rest for another hour or so!  Scout was happy to see me and shot out the door like a small rocket heading for his … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared, Very Prepared!

Posted on Friday, May 30, 2025 by Paul

Oh my… We checked the calendar, and we are free until 5:00 pm, when the Elks will be hosting Larry Fresch and his band for a night of dancing and tomfoolery! During the day, we relaxed and did some work … Continue reading →

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A Normal Thursday…. Normal??

Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 by Paul

It’s 5:00 am, and there I am, minding my own business, when Alexa erupts with violent sounds, screaming, “Get up, get up now!!”  So, I bounce out of bed, asking myself what is going on.  Then it dawned on me … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ To The Getty!

Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 by Paul

Time for an adventure, and today is the J. Paul Getty Museum in West Los Angeles. The J. Paul Getty Museum, with its two main locations, the Getty Center and the Getty Villa, is a renowned art museum in Los … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Has Arrived!

Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 by Paul

We were ready for Tuesday because we had an exterminator visit to address two minor termite issues.  Then, we prepared to attend the painting class, where Mary demonstrated how to use watercolors. I took her and picked her up, giving … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mary!!

Posted on Monday, May 26, 2025 by Paul

Join us for the full set of pictures from the Memorial Day weekend 2025. Mary decided to subtract one year, clever lady! The birthday cake is courtesy of Vicky and Jim!  It’s a healthy alternative!! We will leave the math … Continue reading →

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We Are Off On A Quick Staycation!

Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2025 by Paul

We were up at 6:00 am getting ready for the weekend.  Can you imagine me in white?  I am a dirt magnet, and if I make it from the car to the picnic area without a prominent spot on me, … Continue reading →

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We Did’t Even Leave The House!

Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2025 by Paul

We decided to rest today since we will continuously go for the next two days!  First things first, our daily one-mile+ walk in the hood. We thought about taking Scout along, but alas, he preferred to sleep! We read the … Continue reading →

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We Didn’t Do Anything But We Kept Busy!

Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 by Paul

It was time for the morning walk around the yard, and we were surrounded by our lovely flowers—gladiolas! For the past week, we have cut and taken gladiolas to people when we go out, including the doctor’s offices, the Elks … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived; We Face It Together!

Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 by Paul

A stroll in the garden is quite peaceful. We can hear the bees buzzing, the birds chirping, and the elephants moving through the trees near the vineyard. There has been no wind this year, so the Santa Rosa plum tress … Continue reading →

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Hello Wednesday! We Are Again On The Run!!

Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by Paul

Yeah, no gym this morning; instead, we are going to a vascular surgeon for a consult about my carotid arteries!  The carotid arteries are a pair of major arteries that supply blood to the head and neck.  They branch off … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Became A Busy Day!!

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 by Paul

I crashed early and Mary stayed up polishing silver until Who-Knows O’clock!  I know it was late because I was up at 5:00 am ready to go, and Sleeping Beauty was sawing big logs, and she didn’t even stir when … Continue reading →

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Another Week Begins, This Is My 4,181th!

Posted on Monday, May 19, 2025 by Paul

Oh no!  It’s that time again when I must put on my suit of armor and wander forth into the jaws of my personal trainer, Nurse Ratchet!  Today I had to tell her my lower back was giving me fits, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Was A Busy Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2025 by Paul

It’s morning, and our walking hooves are on and ready to take on the day!  We played the waiting game for about an hour until the outside temperature hit a toasty 65 degrees—because stepping outside in anything less would be … Continue reading →

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Saturday Has Arrived Full Of Clouds And Drizzle!

Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2025 by Paul

Robin was up early; she went to the kitchen.  I was up early; I went to the office.  When Mary arose, we all got together.  We chatted and talked to Colleen to check up on Calhan’s progress. So what do … Continue reading →

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The Week She Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 by Paul

We got up early and got ready to go for a walk right after paying bills!  I got so mad at the damned computer that I turned off the power and didn’t touch it until late in the evening.  Those … Continue reading →

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A Typical Thursday!

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 by Paul

There were no big plans today except for Girls Night Out.  We did take our morning walk, and I made it 0.7 miles, only sitting down once, a new record.  We snapped a couple of shots of our front yard. … Continue reading →

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Theater Day #2; The Staircase

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Paul

I finally finished the Mother’s Day website for 2025. It takes one or two days to select from the 110 images I took with the camera and prepare some of the overheard chatter into captions. It’s fun to go back … Continue reading →

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Theater Day #1; Mamma Mia!

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 by Paul

I woke up tired and had my coffee, but that didn’t even work.  I enjoyed the morning just sitting in the office, looking at the myriad of pill boxes Dr. Mary goes through to make the morning concoction for me.  … Continue reading →

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