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.

Tuesday Has Arrived!

Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 by Paul

We were ready for Tuesday because we had an exterminator visit to address two minor termite issues.  Then, we prepared to attend the painting class, where Mary demonstrated how to use watercolors. I took her and picked her up, giving … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mary!!

Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 by Paul

Join us for the full set of pictures from the Memorial Day weekend 2025. Mary decided to subtract one year, clever lady! The birthday cake is courtesy of Vicky and Jim!  It’s a healthy alternative!! We will leave the math … Continue reading →

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We Are Off On A Quick Staycation!

Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2025 by Paul

We were up at 6:00 am getting ready for the weekend.  Can you imagine me in white?  I am a dirt magnet, and if I make it from the car to the picnic area without a prominent spot on me, … Continue reading →

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We Did’t Even Leave The House!

Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2025 by Paul

We decided to rest today since we will continuously go for the next two days!  First things first, our daily one-mile+ walk in the hood. We thought about taking Scout along, but alas, he preferred to sleep! We read the … Continue reading →

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We Didn’t Do Anything But We Kept Busy!

Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 by Paul

It was time for the morning walk around the yard, and we were surrounded by our lovely flowers—gladiolas! For the past week, we have cut and taken gladiolas to people when we go out, including the doctor’s offices, the Elks … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived; We Face It Together!

Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 by Paul

A stroll in the garden is quite peaceful. We can hear the bees buzzing, the birds chirping, and the elephants moving through the trees near the vineyard. There has been no wind this year, so the Santa Rosa plum tress … Continue reading →

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Hello Wednesday! We Are Again On The Run!!

Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by Paul

Yeah, no gym this morning; instead, we are going to a vascular surgeon for a consult about my carotid arteries!  The carotid arteries are a pair of major arteries that supply blood to the head and neck.  They branch off … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Became A Busy Day!!

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 by Paul

I crashed early and Mary stayed up polishing silver until Who-Knows O’clock!  I know it was late because I was up at 5:00 am ready to go, and Sleeping Beauty was sawing big logs, and she didn’t even stir when … Continue reading →

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Another Week Begins, This Is My 4,181th!

Posted on Monday, May 19, 2025 by Paul

Oh no!  It’s that time again when I must put on my suit of armor and wander forth into the jaws of my personal trainer, Nurse Ratchet!  Today I had to tell her my lower back was giving me fits, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Was A Busy Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2025 by Paul

It’s morning, and our walking hooves are on and ready to take on the day!  We played the waiting game for about an hour until the outside temperature hit a toasty 65 degrees—because stepping outside in anything less would be … Continue reading →

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