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.

Get Out The Paint!

Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 by Paul

This morning, I woke up quietly and tried to be sneaky so Mary could keep sleeping.  I tiptoed out of the bedroom around 6:30 am and turned off the heat.  Instead, I went to the TV room, grabbed a fuzzy … Continue reading →

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FYI, This Is My 6,227th Post (Eighteen Years) On This Blog

Posted on Monday, February 2, 2026 by Paul

We did something today we NEVER do: I went to the gym alone, as Mary’s back is still recovering.  I am at my svelte 187 pounds, and a trip to the gym is needed to keep all the small pieces … Continue reading →

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It’s February First Today And We Are Getting A Cold Snap

Posted on Sunday, February 1, 2026 by Paul

I woke up giggling because of yesterday’s situation.  OK, it is 2:30 pm, and Mary has been sitting watching TV and doing her needlepoint for quite a while.  As a dutiful husband, I stepped out of the 85-degree heat to … Continue reading →

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January In California, It’s Going To Be 87 Today!

Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2026 by Paul

Oh my, the weatherman indicates it will be in the high 80s today!  That’s great news for my garden and terrible news for my will to do literally anything else.  I guessit’ss time to wrestle with the weeds like they … Continue reading →

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The End Of The Week Is Upon Us!

Posted on Friday, January 30, 2026 by Paul

I took the image above after I brushed my teeth, combed my hair, and used eye drops! I always wondered what made the little kids scream when I went outside in the morning to pick up the newspaper.  I mean, … Continue reading →

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V-Day Is Coming Soon!

Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 by Paul

We are just two short weeks away from Valentine’s Day, and I am already excited about the Elks Lodge Love Boat dinner dance.  We will have Colleen with us that evening.  She might be a little late, as it is … Continue reading →

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Down And Out!

Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 by Paul

Even after resting yesterday after watercolor class, Mary’s back was still on the fritz. In slang, “fritz” almost always appears in the phrase “on the fritz,” meaning something is broken, not working correctly, malfunctioning, or out of order, like a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday And That Means Watercolor Time!

Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 by Paul

Mary slept again until 8:30 am, as those pain pills seem to be working.  We stayed in the office until the late morning.  I needed some additional dirt for the garden and was planning to get it from Home Depot.  … Continue reading →

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The Weak Begins With A Trip To The Weightlifting Wonderland

Posted on Monday, January 26, 2026 by Paul

We arrived at the gym 30 minutes early, ready to conquer the stationary bike like it was a wild stallion!  After burning enough calories to earn a participation trophy, we transitioned to the fun and games—also known as the “let’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Time To Rest!

Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2026 by Paul

Mary slept like a log, and after 12 hours, I decided to turn on the heat, since the house was 61 degrees and my bathrobe wasn’t keeping me warm!  I changed into jeans.  Finally, at 8:20 am, she woke up … Continue reading →

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