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.

We Give Busy A New Meaning!

Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2025 by Paul

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!

Posted on Friday, June 13, 2025 by Paul

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!

Posted on Friday, June 13, 2025 by Paul

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!!!

Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 by Paul

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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Another 80 Degree Day!

Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 by Paul

We were up at 6:00 am and headed to the office after getting our morning coffee.  The first part of the attack was battling blood pressure machines!  We have two BP machines now!  They hum and make terrible noises when … Continue reading →

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The Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, June 9, 2025 by Paul

Happy may be an overstatement.  When Mary got up and headed to the office, I was doing battle with the passwords on my computer.  She saw a “Lilesfit” in its full display. I have used the same password for my … Continue reading →

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Never On Sunday…. Well, Maybe!

Posted on Sunday, June 8, 2025 by Paul

Attention On deck; Attention On Deck; the captain is in charge!  Yes, Captain Mary (her actual rank) ordered me for a full inspection before I went to the garden for a day’s work.  I complied, and she was flabbergasted.  I … Continue reading →

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Saturday And We Are Again BUSY!!!

Posted on Saturday, June 7, 2025 by Paul

Today, we work and then play… sounds normal!  Well, when I was getting ready to go outside and tend to the garden, I was accosted by the Mrs. (I think it was her, as I couldn’t see through the clothes … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work

Posted on Friday, June 6, 2025 by Paul

We strolled the garden to see what would be in the next meal, and the cucumbers were coming on strong.  These guys begin to grow slowly, and then they take off like a shot. Did You Know? Cucumbers, despite being … Continue reading →

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All We Did Was Eat!

Posted on Thursday, June 5, 2025 by Paul

OK.  It is 5:00 a.m., and we are preparing for the CT Scan of the carotid artery.  The carotid arteries are major blood vessels that supply the head and neck with oxygenated blood.  They are crucial for brain function and … Continue reading →

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