Monthly Archives: August 2026

Hello Garden, Here We Come!!

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2026 by Paul

We got up early and headed to the Vet because it was time for Grace’s checkup, nail trim, and a precautionary de-fleaing—just in case she’d picked up any tiny freeloaders during her two-week “outdoor retreat.” Getting her into the carrier … Continue reading →

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Mid Week Crisis Has Begun

Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 by Paul

At 6:46 am, my eyelids flew open like someone had hit the garage door remote, and I launched out of bed with the grace of a startled squirrel. Today is going to be busy—the kind of busy that makes your … Continue reading →

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Today Was Painting Day!

Posted on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 by Paul

We were up and going around 6:00 am, as today is 1) get-ready-for-the-board-meeting day and 2) watercolor painting day! I got on a roll and got out all my shoes, ALL 24 PAIRS.  Oh my, I might be a girl!  … Continue reading →

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Monday, We Start All Over Again! (This Is My 4,260th Monday)

Posted on Monday, August 3, 2026 by Paul

I checked, and this is Mary’s 3,872nd Monday!  Therefore, I am ahead by 388 Mondays. We had our coffee, put on our workout clothes, and bravely prepared ourselves for the weekly torture chamber. Yes, it’s Monday—which means we voluntarily drive … Continue reading →

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It’s The Tooth Of August!

Posted on Sunday, August 2, 2026 by Paul

Never a dull moment in this household.  Today we went to Old World in Huntington Beach for a German festival.  I got all dressed up in my Lederhosen and off we went!  Mary tried to put on her dirndl, but … Continue reading →

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August Has arrived!

Posted on Saturday, August 1, 2026 by Paul

It was in the 90s again today!  We pretty much stayed inside working in the office.  Mary continued painting the garden gnomes while I worked on the website.  Today, I finished off our March 2026 trip to Hawaii, where we … Continue reading →

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