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.

Tuesday, Back To Normal, Off To The Doctor!

Posted on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 by Paul

As you may know, we plan to get a doggie after our trip to New Hampshire in September.  We have been looking into various sources about Australian Shepherds and maybe even a Chihuahua, so they would not be lonely when … Continue reading →

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Oh No, Alone At Peak Performance!

Posted on Monday, June 8, 2026 by Paul

I was up before the roosters and began with yesterday’s Daily Diary entries.  Around 7:30, her nibs showed her face, and we finally decided: I would be going alone to the workout, UNSUPERVISED.   That could be a disaster! I was … Continue reading →

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Sunday With No Sun, Yet!

Posted on Sunday, June 7, 2026 by Paul

At 6:00 am today, I was successful.  I slipped out of bed without being detected!  Of course, the two pounds of Crisco, a bottle of vegetable oil, and a can of WD-40 were quite helpful, even though they left quite … Continue reading →

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Saturday And We Are In Recovery!

Posted on Saturday, June 6, 2026 by Paul

The clock read 6:00 am, and I was wide awake, trying to sneak out of bed without waking Mary, when she suddenly asked, ‘Why are you up so early?’ CAUGHT!!!   I answered, “Mother Nature is calling,” so she went back … Continue reading →

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Hello Weekend; Mary “Rests” Today!

Posted on Friday, June 5, 2026 by Paul

Poof!  Mary got a cold!  Headache, sniffles, slight cough, and most telling, no desire for a glass of wine!  I fixed her coffee, and we sat at the table for a few minutes talking to Colleen.  After that, Mary headed … Continue reading →

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Thursday Is Here!

Posted on Thursday, June 4, 2026 by Paul

5:30 am, and Alexa came alive with sounds not heard since prehistoric times.  We begged her to cease and desist, but she refused.  Finally, I begged her, and she stopped.  The alarm worked, and we were out of bed and … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week And All Is Well!

Posted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by Paul

We are off to the Rock Pile, where we will bravely endure 90 minutes of cruel and unusual punishment.  The horrors awaiting us include forced bicycling, floor exercises performed without the comfort of a mattress, lifting outrageously heavy objects, dragging … Continue reading →

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The Kids Are Off, Going Home!

Posted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 by Paul

We got up early to head to the airport, but first we had to hit UPS and The Original Pancake House—priorities: packages, pancakes, then planes. But before departing, Colleen took her camera into our backyard and took pictures of some … Continue reading →

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T-1; The Great Escape Is Tomorrow!

Posted on Monday, June 1, 2026 by Paul

We were up fairly early and greeted by Mark and Colleen, who clearly had a plan.  Before I knew it, we were all in the car headed to South Coast Plaza Crystal Court, where I was gently—but effectively—hog-tied into buying … Continue reading →

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Today Is Another Family Activity; Shopping And Eating!

Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2026 by Paul

We were up around 8:00 am, by which time Mark had already launched himself toward the co-op to meet up with Joe.  Meanwhile, Colleen, Mary, and I held a very important board meeting around the table—mostly dedicated to solving the … Continue reading →

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