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.

We Are Off Like A Shot! The Day Is Full!

Posted on Saturday, December 6, 2025 by Paul

I had to work hard for my first bicycle!  I am probably ten years old, so this would be 1954, and I wanted a red two-wheeler.  Well, Dad got me a fantastic bike that I used for years and years.  … Continue reading →

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Today Decorating Goes Into High Gear!

Posted on Friday, December 5, 2025 by Paul

It is now 1954 on Christmas Eve, and our family is doing the traditional Christmas Eve activity.  First, some background is required. Mom and Dad were married twenty years before I came along, and during these twenty years, Dad was … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy Busy; I Needs To Retire!!

Posted on Thursday, December 4, 2025 by Paul

For the rest of the year, I plan to revisit old Christmas memories (The Ghost of Christmas Past?)  Please laugh and giggle along with me as I navigate my misadventures on the way to adulthood (some people are not sure … Continue reading →

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We Are Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by Paul

I envisioned the house decorated for the cleaning folks, but alas, many boxes remain, scattered throughout the home.  Domilita and her staff will be here at noon, and hopefully they can find the floor. To add to the confusion, Mary … Continue reading →

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Decorating Gets Underway, One Day Late!

Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 by Paul

We were up and moving at 7:00 am; Mary fixed coffee to get our hearts started, we worked in the office paying bills and taking pills, and then got dressed for the big move!  Seventeen trips back and forth from … Continue reading →

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I Was A Cut Up Two Months Ago

Posted on Monday, December 1, 2025 by Paul

Two months ago, Mary hauled me into the ER.  They examined me and decided I needed to get my blood thickened before an operation would be considered, so with two pounds of sawdust and a bag of cotton ingested, I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Season Starts Today!

Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2025 by Paul

We always begin Christmas with a trip to the Curtiss Theater in Brea to hear the Alley Cats in concert!  Our group laughs and giggles, then heads to a local restaurant. Visit our website for details.  We both have our … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday James!

Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2025 by Paul

James turned 85, and he invited us to his birthday party at Old Ranch for dinner with family and friends. With a few open hours, we packed away Thanksgiving, relabeled the boxes correctly, and stored them in the garage until … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Day Indeed!

Posted on Friday, November 28, 2025 by Paul

Two weeks ago, we got a call from Becky (Mary’s youngest daughter), who invited us to a post-Thanksgiving lunch with her and her brother (including their families).  We thought this was wonderful!! We were up early and got ready to … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day Has Arrived!

Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2025 by Paul

I woke up and immediately screamed, “Activate: Feast Mode!” on my way to the kitchen to find my favorite knife and fork!   Mary almost fell out of bed, but when she saw it was only 6:00 am, she went back … Continue reading →

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