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.

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

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!

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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Off For Some Theater And Cultural Expansion!

When I made our morning coffee, I was taken aback by the beauty of the day.  Even the birds were flying backwards to see where they had been.  The pool is about 85 degrees; two more degrees and it will … Continue reading

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Between Gym Days!

At 6:00 am, we are awake and ready to go.  After a cup of coffee, we headed to the garden, where we harvested, set up additional rabbit barriers, and gathered the corn stalks that were harvested this year. The rest … Continue reading

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We Are Off And Running!

Monday means the gym.  Before we go, I need to weigh myself, and for that, I need Mary’s assistance. The gym was pretty good today.  I only needed one crutch when I was leaving.   The old body held up pretty … Continue reading

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Father’s Day 2025

Join us on the website for the full celebration! I wish it were true, but alas, we are going to have brunch at the Elks and then see the Elvis Presley show. The Elks Father’s Day Lunch not only features … Continue reading

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We Give Busy A New Meaning!

We are expecting an 80-degree day, so we’d better get to tending the garden early before the heat hits.  Our peppers are still producing, even after we’ve given away thirty of them to friends.  The ones below are mild and … Continue reading

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We Did Diddley Squat!

We checked our calendar twice and sure enough, we had nothing planned.  This is the second time this week.  That means it is gardening time. We took out showers, and it occurred to me that if you drop soap on … Continue reading

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It’s Downhill To The Weekend From Here!

It’s Thursday, and that means we go to the Elks.  Mary and I discussed dancing, and she wants to take a dance class to refresh our skills, and I agree, until I found out what she had in mind! Scout … Continue reading

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Hump Day Has Arrived And We Are Ready!!!

Morning has arrived with a vengeance, and I am ready to take on the challenge.  I decided to send Mary to the gym, and I would stay home.  When I explained my plan to Mary, she grabbed me by the … Continue reading

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