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.

Work, Swim, Partee!

Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2026 by Paul

We were up early and attacked the garden like highly motivated farmers with questionable life choices! We had to get an early start because the forecast called for 89 degrees, which at our place means roughly 92 degrees, plus a … Continue reading →

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Saturday, Time To Relax!

Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2026 by Paul

Robin, Mary, and I were up fairly early, chatting away because apparently we enjoy each other’s company enough to do it before coffee had fully taken effect.  Around 9:00 am., Robin headed out to visit and take care of her … Continue reading →

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Friday Was A Hot One!

Posted on Friday, July 17, 2026 by Paul

We were up and getting ready to spend the day in the Sun! Visit our website for all the details. Robin arrived at 10:10 am, and we headed to the Fair on opening day.  We thought traffic would be a … Continue reading →

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We Needed A Day To Relax Because Friday Is The OC FAIr

Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2026 by Paul

We got busy early, knowing that the weather would be hot!!  We planted the Disney Rose and several other items that had been collecting.  We worked until 9:00 am, then went inside and got ready for Girls Night Out. The … Continue reading →

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Out And About!

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 by Paul

Today was again fairly busy!   Before getting ready to go, Mary finished off her latest puzzle! Of course it would be doggies!! We were off and running at 10:00 am, and we picked up Dianne for her post-op checkup at … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Was A Relaxing Day

Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 by Paul

In the morning, we just did chores around the house, and most of them were inside since it was 90 degrees outside.  Summer has finally arrived! We got ready to go to Harry Potter at the Segerstrom Theater and departed … Continue reading →

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Calling Doctor Mary! Calling Doctor Mary!

Posted on Monday, July 13, 2026 by Paul

Today we are on a mission.  Dianne, Mary’s sister by another mother, went in for eye surgery, and we took her.   The surgery took place at the UCI medical facility on the UC Irvine campus.  We picked up Dianne at … Continue reading →

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Another FULL Day Of Activities!

Posted on Sunday, July 12, 2026 by Paul

Today was like any other day, except we were on the go from the time we woke up until midnight. Robin and Bob gave me their planned Father’s Day gift, which was NOT available until this week.  A Disneyland Rose … Continue reading →

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We Worked And Then We Played!

Posted on Saturday, July 11, 2026 by Paul

We made a very ambitious plan yesterday: get up, get dressed, and conquer the garden.  And somehow, against all odds, we actually followed the plan.  We marched outside like professional landscapers and came back as sweaty, dirt-covered garden warriors.  Final … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived!

Posted on Friday, July 10, 2026 by Paul

At exactly 6:00 am, we launched ourselves out of bed with all the speed and grace of two antique refrigerators being pushed downhill.  Our knees held a committee meeting before approving the first step.  Every joint announced its presence with … Continue reading →

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