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 Are Ready To Work!

Posted on Saturday, June 22, 2024 by Paul

I sprung into action before Mary and dashed out to the backyard to take care of some dead-leaf trimming like the responsible gardener that I am. Mary, my savior, brought me some much-needed coffee, and then we cozied up on … Continue reading →

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Hello Summer!

Posted on Friday, June 21, 2024 by Paul

We woke up before 6:00 am and walked the garden.  The poor trellis is currently stuck playing referee between the tomatoes and the green beans. It’s like the vegetable equivalent of a high-stakes wrestling match! The trellises are wonderful! Mary collected … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Arrived!

Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 by Paul

Like a rifle shot, we zipped to the backyard for the pesky rabbits, and no evidence was found!  I think we did them in!  There is no place to go, so they are likely with the homeless in Santa Ana … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day Doing Nothing!

Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 by Paul

First things first!  Were we attacked by bunnies last night?  I jumped out of bed, put on my work uniform, and inspected the garden.  I found one single turd, and it was probably a leftover from yesterday! We are not … Continue reading →

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Monday Has Arrived And We Have An Empty Calendar!

Posted on Monday, June 17, 2024 by Paul

Yesterday I had many flashbacks to mt wonderful father.  He was a man’s man! He passed way too early at 63 years old in 1970.  I often wish I could talk to him again and thank him for the lessons … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2024 by Paul

My eyes opened at 6:00 am, and Mary was gone. After attempting several times to get vertical, I found my robe. While turning the corner to go to the kitchen, Mary jumped out of nowhere and yelled, “Happy Father’s Day.” … Continue reading →

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R&R!

Posted on Saturday, June 15, 2024 by Paul

We made a command decision, today we REST and do nothing! We succeeded! Mary stayed inside and did some washing. Then, she proceeded to cook a fantastic stuffed squash dinner. The cheese was put under the broiler on low for … Continue reading →

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Friday And We Returned Home!

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 by Paul

We were up at the crack of dawn, 5:45 am when Gunnar, the four-year-old human rooster,  decided to have a solo morning concert. Gunnar, the morning’s reality TV star, sounded like a rooster, and I intercepted him on his way … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived And We Are Still Standing

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024 by Paul

I just had a hilarious morning. At 5:30 am, the security camera went off, alerting us that the creatures were up to no good. I leaped out of bed, dressed in record time, and dashed to the kitchen while my … Continue reading →

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Babysitting At 80? Oh My!

Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 by Paul

Today we have n adventure ahead of us, we are going to Bonnie’s house in Camarillo and watch the varmints while she gets a chance to visit her mother in Tennessee.   Now that Becky (Bonnie’s Mom) lives in Tennessee instead … Continue reading →

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