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.

Work Around The House

Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2025 by Paul

Today was rare; we had nothing planned.  The weather was nice in the morning, so we donned our gardening costumes and hit the patio with clippers flashing, carts moving, and greenery flying into the air. We trimmed almost every bush, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Be Here!

Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2025 by Paul

Robin stayed with us overnight so we could visit Irene together today.  We spent the morning messing around the house until it was time to head to Old Ranch at 11:00 am. We called Colleen on the bat phone and … Continue reading →

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Off To The OC Fair (Our 28th Year!)

Posted on Friday, August 15, 2025 by Paul

It’s time for the OC Fair, and Robin joined us for the day!  We arrived 15 minutes ahead of gate opening and parked within 50 feet of the orange gate!  The girls posed right before we went inside. First stop … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Almost Done!

Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Paul

5:15 am, the alarm goes off, and we jump out of bed to start the day.  Mary has a PT appointment in Orange at 7:30 am, but it takes time to get ready and look good. Mary wore her red … Continue reading →

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Another Day Of R&R Was Required!

Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by Paul

Mary woke me up at 7:00 am and said she decided to cancel the workout session as she was not up to it this morning.  I agreed, rolled over, and slept another hour.  Last night she brought in my CPAP … Continue reading →

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More Tests…. When Will I Pass One With Flying Colors?

Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Paul

This morning, we were off for another blood test, but this time we had three orders from three different doctors.  Sounds easy, huh?  Well, Qwest can only draw one test at a time.  Since all the doctors ordered a CBC … Continue reading →

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Doctor Doctor!

Posted on Monday, August 11, 2025 by Paul

 Sometimes I feel like I am single-handedly keeping the medical profession afloat!  Today it is like Dr. Pepper, 10 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm!  WARNING, do not turn 80…skip 80 and go from seventy-nine to eighty-one! Mary was feeling … Continue reading →

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Stayed Home; Stayed Quiet; Got Better!

Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2025 by Paul

Today, Dr. Mary was again not up to par, so she did nothing except rest.  I, on the other hand, was at her beck and call, serving up pills, elixirs, small meals, homemade remedies including dried possum tongue, and finally … Continue reading →

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Taking A Sick Day!

Posted on Saturday, August 9, 2025 by Paul

Mary woke up with a cold this morning, so I brought in toast, coffee, apple sauce, and a fresh peach from Harry & David.  I knew she was not feeling well!   Keeping the Energizer Bunny horizontal on such a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Returned, So Long Week!

Posted on Friday, August 8, 2025 by Paul

The day began calmly, inviting us to work in the yard, but alas, the gym called us to Villa Park. We moved gym day to Friday since we were otherwise occupied on Wednesday.   The gym activities were pretty normal except … Continue reading →

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