Monthly Archives: May 2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2025 by Paul

I had my marching orders.  At 8:15 am, I was off to the flower store to get roses for all the ladies joining us today, thirteen, I think!  I succeeded in my assignment, and I rewarded myself with a donut … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Is Here In Full Force

Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2025 by Paul

What a magnificent day with an expected temperature of 97 degrees.   Our first piece of business was an appointment at UCI for some tests.  We departed the house at 7:30 am, arriving just 20 minutes later.  Mary got the tests … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Minus Two!

Posted on Friday, May 9, 2025 by Paul

The temperature is supposed to be 93 degrees, which is perfect for working in the garden, as we get an afternoon breeze every day around 2:00 p.m. We walked through the garden and noticed the boys were showing. Yes, the … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Re-Sprung! It Was 82 Degrees Today!!

Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2025 by Paul

Robin departed early this morning, and we did not even hear her make her escape!  I took the baby out at 6:00 am and returned to bed only to get up at 8:00 am.   Mary adjusted my pills as the … Continue reading →

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A Great Day Was Had By All!

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by Paul

We were up at 7:00 am and getting ready for our morning trek to the gym.  I almost decided to stay home and then I heard this little voice say, “Suck it up and go to the gym.” I’m not … Continue reading →

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Another “Clear Day” But It Is Cold Outside!

Posted on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by Paul

Our walking alarm clock went off this morning at 7:00 am.  Yes, Scout got up and proceeded to nudge the side of the bed, thus ensuring he would make it outside to do his business.  It was in the 50s … Continue reading →

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We Week Begins On The Run!

Posted on Monday, May 5, 2025 by Paul

We were up early as we had to be at the gym at 8:30 am so we could take a ride.  We did our exercises and lost 332.5 calories doing it.  After departing the gym, we headed to the bagel … Continue reading →

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A Day Late And Six Inches Short!

Posted on Sunday, May 4, 2025 by Paul

The day was cold, and we had mist in the air.  We turned on the heat, rolled over, and slept for another hour, as we had zero plans for the day.  We finally rose to meet the day at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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Oh My, 6 AM On A Saturday Morning???

Posted on Saturday, May 3, 2025 by Paul

Alexa went off precisely at 6:00 am, and at 6:00 am and 1.3 seconds, I had the sound off so the princess would not wake up.   As I tiptoed into the office to change into my “go wait two hours … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived And We Are On The Move!

Posted on Friday, May 2, 2025 by Paul

We are off again, this time to Mary’s watercolor class. However, this time she was making a delivery of her best three paintings to date! Her artwork will go on display this evening for the next thirty days. The eagle … Continue reading →

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