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.

It’s Almost July And It’s Overcast And Cool???

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 by Paul

Our collective carcasses went operational a little before 6:00 am, so we are going to send our timers to the shop for repair.  Retired and getting up at 6:00 am?  What’s with that?? Before cleaning up and getting ready to … Continue reading →

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The Week Starts Again!

Posted on Monday, June 29, 2026 by Paul

After several highly serious, boardroom-level discussions, I finally convinced Dr. Mary that yes, we really should go to the gym and voluntarily subject ourselves to a 90-minute workout. So off we went to Peak Performance, proudly wearing our latest disguises … Continue reading →

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Sunday And We Are Going To Relax

Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2026 by Paul

We arrived at the office at the same time, checked our emails, and caught up on the news—because apparently that’s what responsible adults do before the real excitement begins.  We’re also looking forward to Hannah and her family visiting in … Continue reading →

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A Day To Remember

Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2026 by Paul

We had a successful morning.  We got up and were off and running!  Of course, coffee was the official kickoff to the day because it gets our hearts beating.  After spending some time in the office pounding away on the … Continue reading →

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Friday And Our “To-Do/Must-Do” List Is Empty!

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2026 by Paul

We were lazy this morning and didn’t rise and shine until almost 8:00 am!!!  We can’t stay up past midnight anymore! I did make one additional watercolor of Robin and Mary in the kitchen. We walked around the house for … Continue reading →

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On The Go Again!

Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2026 by Paul

We got up a little late since we do not have anything going on until 9:30 am, a doctor’s appointment for Dr. Mary.  After the appointment, we dropped by the furrier to pick up Mary’s two fox stoles, which were … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Arrived!!

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 by Paul

We were up and ready to go to the House of Pain, also known as Peak Performance.  We had our coffee mixed with 30 grams of protein courtesy of the Enure Max Protein drink! We arrived at Peak Performance right … Continue reading →

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Toosday And We Are Busy!!

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by Paul

We had our coffee, then changed into our official “working clothes,” which are just regular clothes with a higher chance of dirt, sweat, and regret. First stop: Orange Farming Supply for additional veggies, because apparently our garden looked at us … Continue reading →

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The Day After…

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2026 by Paul

Mary and I headed to the gym for our twice-weekly workouts.  After all the dancing we did yesterday, we needed some time to get readjusted.  After the workout, we went to CVS, where Mary got some cold medicine.  While she was inside, … Continue reading →

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The Longest Day Of The Year!!

Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2026 by Paul

In Los Angeles, the 2026 summer solstice occurs on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 1:24 am PDT, and since I began today’s Daily Diary entry at 5:30 am, it is already the longest day of the year. Quick Quiz Questions for … Continue reading →

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