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.

Toosday Has Shown Itself And We Are Ready!

Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Paul

We have to be at the Tustin Seniors Center at 8:15 am to get in line to sign up for the watercolor painting class.  I always wondered who “WE” was, and now I know.  Mary signs up, and I provide … Continue reading →

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Back To Work And The Dreaded Gym!

Posted on Monday, April 6, 2026 by Paul

Being the dutiful husband, I was up by 7:00 am, in the kitchen, making a cup of joe for m’lady and bringing it to her. It is now 7:45 am, and I am beginning to shake with the thought that … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter Y’all!

Posted on Sunday, April 5, 2026 by Paul

This is the first Easter Weekend that we did not have a party at the house because “everyone” was gone.  Michele and Franklin were out of town; Robin and Bob were on a cruise; Bob and Donna were in Palm … Continue reading →

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Working In The Fields! Tote That Barge, Lift That Bale!

Posted on Saturday, April 4, 2026 by Paul

As soon as I got up, I called the Finchs (Brian and Jan), who live in London, eight hours ahead of us, and told them they were about to have guests.  Robin and Bob plan to visit with them during … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, April 3, 2026 by Paul

The day started with scraping and pounding on the walls.  Our painters have been working for five days doing prep.  The walls look great now, and next week they get a paint job!  The painter will start with the front … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Almost Over Already!?

Posted on Thursday, April 2, 2026 by Paul

I was a bit embarassed last night.  There was a man at the bar, drunk.  I picked him up off the floor and offered to take him home. On the way to my car, he fell three times.  When I … Continue reading →

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Back To “Normal”

Posted on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by Paul

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation, itching, and swelling, or to replace the natural cortisol produced by the adrenal glands in adrenal gland conditions.  It is available as creams, ointments, tablets, and injections, and treats conditions such … Continue reading →

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Errands And Gardening Plus A Visit To The Elks!

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 by Paul

We kicked things off at the doctor’s office to return the sleep machine—because nothing says “adulting” like dropping off a piece of equipment that looks like it belongs on a submarine.  We found out the machine failed to record anything, … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home! AKA, Back To Work!

Posted on Monday, March 30, 2026 by Paul

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!  My niece is now officially thirty years young and happily married with a beautiful son!  Wow, how time flies!! We had to sprint out the door to the gym for our twice-a-week appointment with … Continue reading →

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Coming Home…

Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2026 by Paul

We were up bright and early, and Mary whipped up the official Wake-Up Juice (FDA approval still pending).  After a final round of” Did we pack this?” we finished loading up, then grabbed an Uber to the airport—because nothing says … Continue reading →

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