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.

Happy Anniversary Minus One!

Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2025 by Paul

We started the day by going to the garden and working for a few hours.  Our 4th anniversary of getting married and 5th anniversary of our first “date” are tomorrow, the 28th, the same day as Colleen’s 53rd birthday!  We’re … Continue reading →

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We Came, We Visited, We Went Home!

Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2025 by Paul

We had a busy day planned, so we got ready and headed to Mary’s physical therapist at 9:30 am.  While Mary was inside, I got the fateful call.  While I was attempting to read my book, Mary asked if I … Continue reading →

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Did I Say Inactive?

Posted on Friday, July 25, 2025 by Paul

We were without energy today!  We did decide to have steak for breakfast. We then headed to the garden to do cleanup before the gardener arrived.  We started by removing the flowers from around our pet pineapple.  They were shading … Continue reading →

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Today We Celebrate!

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Paul

After swimming last night, Mary’s eyes didn’t open until 8:00 am, and then they were at half-mast.  I only beat her by thirty minutes.  Then I remembered, “The average person needs five more minutes of sleep.” We headed to the … Continue reading →

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I Am Having My Midmorning Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Paul

Mary was first up on this fine day.  Meanwhile, I was having my midmorning crisis. A midmorning crisis is a period of self-reflection and emotional turbulence that some people experience during old age, typically between 80 and 100 years old.  … Continue reading →

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We Goofed!

Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Paul

Us goof up?  Nah, that can’t happen, but it did!  We were happy as a pair of clams working in the office when Mary remembered we were supposed to be in Long Beach for some plastic surgery at 8:00 am.  … Continue reading →

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Rest Required!

Posted on Monday, July 21, 2025 by Paul

Attempting to recreate the day was difficult as we were still on cowboy time. It’s Monday, meaning the torture chamber is soon to be visited.  This morning, we crept up on it silently, coasting into the parking lot with the … Continue reading →

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Another Full Day!

Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2025 by Paul

It’s Sunday, and we’re in for a great day!   We did work in the garden for about two hours, but then we needed to rest for the Starkighters tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Grand Old Opry! The kids … Continue reading →

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Time For Friends And Family

Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2025 by Paul

We had our coffee and worked in the office, but Mary jumped up at 10:00 am and ran out the door!  I thought she had been bitten by something.  Well, it turns out she was.  She got bit by the … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Come And Gone!

Posted on Friday, July 18, 2025 by Paul

Friday has arrived, and all we have is one doctor’s appointment; it must be a magical day! Becky called us and she was sick, so we decided to send her some flowers to perk her up.  We ensured that the … Continue reading →

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