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.

Saturday, Time To Dance!

Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2025 by Paul

Another lazy morning.  Scout wanted out at 5:30 am, so I got up and sent him on his way.  I went back to bed thinking I would get up in a few minutes.  Oh dear, it was almost 8:00 am … Continue reading →

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Fry Day Is Upon Us!

Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 by Paul

We are up and moving early today, as it’s De-Box the She She Day.  It’s a long story.   Mary had several boxes in the She Shed that had not been opened since the move, and I wanted to convert the … Continue reading →

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Thursday And We All Know What That Means!

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 by Paul

We are off to the Elks today.  I took a quick walk in the garden and ate six beautiful plums!  They are just about perfect now, but can I eat fifty plums in two days? I researched on the Internet … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, We Are Halfway There!

Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 by Paul

Our alarm clock failed, but the backup was working just fine.  At 5:30 am, Scout, our backup system, jumped up and headed to the backyard.  I heard him going down the hallway and followed him promptly.  I opened the screen … Continue reading →

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Zip, Nada, Diddily!

Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 by Paul

It was a lazy day, and we didn’t get up until 8:00 am, at which time I marched into the kitchen to prepare coffee!  With the coffee made, I returned to the office where Mary was busy pounding on the … Continue reading →

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The Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, June 23, 2025 by Paul

Monday means the dreaded gym workout.  I weighed myself and I am now 198 pounds, so I am tempted to declare victory and stop going to the gym, but alas, the cardio still needs to be done.  So we went; … Continue reading →

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Working In The Garden; An Excellent Sunday Activity!

Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2025 by Paul

What a glorious day to awake and head for the garden with the love of your life and do battle with bugs, weeds, and varmints!  We took our coffee with us and began bright and early at 7:00 am. First … Continue reading →

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Birthday, Graduation, Wedding; We have A Busy Day!

Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2025 by Paul

Perhaps that was an overstatement; I planned to take over our block, but even that seemed too much.  I settled for taking over our kitchen and making a cup of coffee while doing it! We enjoyed our coffee while sitting … Continue reading →

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Off And Running; Time To Decorate!! I Retired 6,666 Days Ago!

Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 by Paul

We had to get ready for an appointment with the dermatologist at 9:00 am in Los Alamitos.  When I arrived at the waiting room, I saw a large number of people, so I asked, “How many people have never raised … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out, Doctor, Dancing…We Had A Full Day!

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 by Paul

My cousin Claudia had her 81st birthday today.  She came with us to see Dad off at the pier when he went to Hawaii on the Matson Hawaiian Pilot cargo ship! I know Mary loves me, but I heard from … Continue reading →

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