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.

Visiting The Elks Twice!!

Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2026 by Paul

We were up early this morning after yesterday’s rest!   Today we visited the Elks twice, once for lunch and then again for dinner dancing. At 9:45 am, we headed to Michaels to get a watercolor picture framed for Bob’s birthday … Continue reading →

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We Are Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 by Paul

We slept late because yesterday apparently tried to kill us. We woke up with just enough time to throw on our “exercise costumes” and sprint out the door like two aging superheroes whose only power is being late. We arrived, … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day It Is

Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 by Paul

It’s Tuesday, and we are off like a herd of turtles—slow, determined, and occasionally distracted by snacks. We spent several hours working in the office, some of which involved attending to Her Majesty, Grace, who continues to rule the household … Continue reading →

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Dang, The Week Started Early!

Posted on Monday, August 10, 2026 by Paul

We were up bright and painfully early this morning because it was that sacred time of the week: our bi-weekly flagellation session at Peak Performance — otherwise known as “paying professionals to turn us into damp laundry.” We walked in wearing clean, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Has Arrived! A High Of 91 Is Expected!

Posted on Sunday, August 9, 2026 by Paul

Morning arrived, and the three of us shuffled into the kitchen in search of coffee—also known as liquid eye-opener, heart starter, and the only reason we don’t communicate exclusively in grunts before 9 am. Robin had to head out early … Continue reading →

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It Is Saturday And We Are At Work Bright And Early.

Posted on Saturday, August 8, 2026 by Paul

It’s 9:00 am, and we are outside working our little fingers to the bone! I marched into the veggie garden at dawn (OK, 9 am) carrying a zucchini seedling like it was a royal baby.  Mary, meanwhile, stood beside her … Continue reading →

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Happy 21st Anniversary Amy & Joe!! We Will Catch Up!

Posted on Friday, August 7, 2026 by Paul

Today is empty!  I was out and about at 8:00 am, delivering a kitty-poo-poo to the vet and then to Home Depot to get some odds and ends.g By the time I got home, Mary’s beans were ready to go.  … Continue reading →

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Hello Garden, Here We Come!!

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2026 by Paul

We got up early and headed to the Vet because it was time for Grace’s checkup, nail trim, and a precautionary de-fleaing—just in case she’d picked up any tiny freeloaders during her two-week “outdoor retreat.” Getting her into the carrier … Continue reading →

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Mid Week Crisis Has Begun

Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 by Paul

At 6:46 am, my eyelids flew open like someone had hit the garage door remote, and I launched out of bed with the grace of a startled squirrel. Today is going to be busy—the kind of busy that makes your … Continue reading →

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Today Was Painting Day!

Posted on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 by Paul

We were up and going around 6:00 am, as today is 1) get-ready-for-the-board-meeting day and 2) watercolor painting day! I got on a roll and got out all my shoes, ALL 24 PAIRS.  Oh my, I might be a girl!  … Continue reading →

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