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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.

Working In The Office! Then We Dance!

Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2025 by Paul

We worked from 8:00 am until almost two, cleaning out files and reordering things.  We had a break for a bowl of cereal around 11:00 am.  You can see both Mary’s and my desk tops; it’s a fantastic sight. While … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Rain!

Posted on Saturday, November 15, 2025 by Paul

We sat around watching the rain and worked in the office. Mary decided to make another pumpkin pie, so I joined in the fun! History And Oorigins The first pumpkin pies weren’t pies at all, but baked pumpkins filled with … Continue reading →

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The End (Of The Week) Is Near!

Posted on Friday, November 14, 2025 by Paul

Wednesday: We were up early and went directly to the gym, where the staff took special care of me, working on my legs and upper torso. They commented that I am getting better with each visit. The fact that I … Continue reading →

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The Beginning Of The Week Was Busy; Veteran’s Day

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 by Paul

Monday: I took the horns by the bull, slipping into my black ninja costume and following Mary to the gym!  We explained my delicate condition, so my trainer significantly adjusted the regular grueling workout. We went to the market before … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Has Passed!

Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2025 by Paul

Friday, we stayed home most of the day, only going to one doctor, a new record!  We wanted to go to Marie Calendar’s and place our order for Thanksgiving.   Mary had a great suggestion: have lunch and then order.  Alas, … Continue reading →

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Another “Outing”; Getting Back To “Normal”

Posted on Thursday, November 6, 2025 by Paul

Today marks four and a half weeks after being taken to the ER.  Two weeks in the hospital and two and a half weeks home.   I am feeling better each day and getting my strength back.  After three surgeries in … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween 2025

Posted on Friday, October 31, 2025 by Paul

We were ready to receive little monsters having a large mixing bowl full of treats, but as of 10 pm, we had a total of eight kids!

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The Tradition Continues

Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2025 by Paul

For a quarter of a century, we always had pumpkin carving parties, and even before the digital camera, we did the same.  This year, post-operation, I was in no condition to visit with a lot of people. Bob and Robin … Continue reading →

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Lost Three Weeks!

Posted on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by Paul

Tuesday morning late, I was sliced open like a watermelon, leaving a 14″ slice down my tummy. The doctor removed about twelve inches of dead intestines and sewed me back up when I began a two-week stay in the hospital … Continue reading →

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Sirens Wailing, Horns Honking, Mary Was Taking Me To The ER

Posted on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 by Paul

Dr. Mary took control and got me inside the ER post-haste, browbeating the staff into submission; I am glad she was in my corner! A “tied up bowel” refers to a bowel obstruction, most commonly caused by a twist in … Continue reading →

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