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.

T-1 We Are At A Fever Pitch

Posted on Friday, August 2, 2024 by Paul

We kicked off the day with a game of hide-and-seek. Chuck and Lisa, our incredible friends and caterers, decided to explore the garden to see what we could pick on the event day. Their excitement was so contagious that the … Continue reading →

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T-2; We Are Ready!!

Posted on Thursday, August 1, 2024 by Paul

We were up and going because we only had two days until the birthday! Irene is going to be ninety years old! It’s fantastic because she has the energy of a twenty-year-old and the wisdom of a thousand-year-old wizard. It’s … Continue reading →

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Taking Care Of Business

Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 by Paul

It’s hump day, and we took it easy again.  Because of the upcoming party, we worked around the house, ensuring it looked like ordinary people lived inside (and outside). Again, we stayed home except for a quick visit to Home … Continue reading →

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I Was A Cut Up!

Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 by Paul

We were up at the crack of dawn, summoning all our zombie powers to get ready for an early morning expedition to Long Beach for a date with the doctor at the ungodly hour of 8:00 am. After our showers, … Continue reading →

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We Collapsed!

Posted on Monday, July 29, 2024 by Paul

Today we were as active as a pair of snoozing sloths! We roamed the house like aimless wanderers and decided to skip the gym because we were both in a sorry state. It was a slug kind of day, but … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary!

Posted on Sunday, July 28, 2024 by Paul

It was four years ago today that Mary and I had our first “date”—or, as I like to call it, the quarter-century in the making. We finally upgraded from dance friends to potential lovebirds, leaving everyone in the Starlighters Dance … Continue reading →

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Day 14 1/2 – Disembarking And Flying Home!

Posted on Saturday, July 27, 2024 by Paul

Finally, at 6:30 am, we got up and began the final packing activities: our carry-ons. It’s like trying to fit 15 pounds of, you know what, into a five-pound bag. After some struggle, a little force, a few hydraulic tools, … Continue reading →

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Day 14 – Ft. Lauderdale, Here We Come!

Posted on Friday, July 26, 2024 by Paul

We woke up early and eagerly sipped our coffee.  Mary switched on Fox News to catch up on the latest events while I wrapped up yesterday’s Daily Diary, which allowed me to relive the day! While watching the daily cruise … Continue reading →

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Day 13 – Amber Cove In The Dominican Republic!

Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 by Paul

The Energizer Bunny was already up and hopping at 6:15 am, buzzing around the cabin like a bunny on a mission, getting all revved up for a trip to the tourist traps! Located in the province of Puerto Plata in … Continue reading →

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Day 12 – Grand Turk Island!

Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 by Paul

We were staring out the window, and to our surprise, the world outside was still zipping by!  We won’t grace our destination with our presence until 1:00 pm today.  Our grand adventure takes us to Grand Turk.  How grand is … Continue reading →

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