Author Archives: Paul

About Paul

Just an old retired guy trying to finish out my last years on this planet. I lost my best friend and wife in early 2020. I was blessed again by reconnecting with Dr. Mary Côté, a long-time friend. Mary and I got married July 28th, 2021, and are enjoying life together and plan to spend the rest of our lives being a blessing to our friends and family.

A Very Sad Day Indeed

Posted on Monday, September 15, 2025 by Paul

This morning was very different.  We have been close to Scout for several days, seeing him slowly fail.  This morning, he was huddled up near the fireplace, and for the third day, he could not walk.  As usual, he was … Continue reading →

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Get ‘Er Fixed!

Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2025 by Paul

Our son, Joe, came over this morning to breathe new life into the overhead bathroom exhaust fan and heater since I no longer do ladders!   I went to YouTube and have the video on how to replace the part.  

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The Holiday Season Has Begun!!

Posted on Saturday, September 13, 2025 by Paul

Halloween is only six weeks and a trip to the Caribbean away, so we thought we would start early when the selections are best! Robin stayed overnight last night and decided to go to Roger’s Gardens to start the holiday … Continue reading →

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To The Movies!

Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025 by Paul

The day started COLD as the overhead bathroom heater went south.  I called our handyman, and he came over, got the cover off, and gave me the part number.  I dialed into Amazon, and the replacement part will arrive on … Continue reading →

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I Escaped The House Today!

Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2025 by Paul

We got up, and Mary did the morning groin check, and I was leaking every so slightly on the right side.  It was not significant enough to worry about, so we proceeded with the morning shower and a new gauze … Continue reading →

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I Am Tired Of Resting!

Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2025 by Paul

The day started slowly and kept going slower and slower.   I didn’t even make it to he garden.  As Mary says, “I ‘m keeping him on a tight leash”. Mary’s wrist was swollen pretty badly after her fall, and not … Continue reading →

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Paul! Don’t Be A Cutup!!

Posted on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 by Paul

Today is the day of the procedure, and I was not allowed to have anything but a teaspoon of water to take my morning pills.  Have you ever tried to take four pounds of pills with a teaspoon of water? … Continue reading →

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We Preppin’

Posted on Monday, September 8, 2025 by Paul

When I woke up, I was sure it was Sunday, but after consultation with the calendar, I gave in and declared it Monday.   We got ready to go to the hospital check-in, where we registered and got an EKG, plus … Continue reading →

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Nothing On Sunday!

Posted on Sunday, September 7, 2025 by Paul

Today was a big ZERO.  We worked around the house but didn’t leave the premises.  Mary fixed a magnificent “Egg McMommy,” and after that, we watched Dalton Abbey and did some washing. In the afternoon, I crashed for three hours, … Continue reading →

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Relax, Unwind, Eat, Dance!

Posted on Saturday, September 6, 2025 by Paul

Robin stayed the night, and we spent the morning catching up with everything.  We called Colleen, and all is well on the East Coast.  Robin took off around 11:00 am, and we went to the Post Office (to mail our … Continue reading →

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