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.

Movie Night With Family!

Posted on Saturday, February 3, 2024 by Paul

I got up at 6:00 am and woke Mary up saying, “It’s time for the Sunday Car Show!!  Hurry, get ready!”  Soon thereafter, receiving a bop on the head, I realized it was Saturday… I was a day early.  I … Continue reading →

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Pre-Flood Preps Are Underway!

Posted on Saturday, February 3, 2024 by Paul

The weather forecast is for plenty of rain, so we worked around the house.  We drained about three inches out of the pool, brought in the trashcans and put them under the roof, moved the open fertilizer bags to a … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Week, It Was Good Knowing Ya!

Posted on Friday, February 2, 2024 by Paul

Thanks to a combination of inflation, pandemic-related supply-chain disruptions and tariffs on certain foreign imports, food prices have steadily risen since 2020 It is Friday, and that means severe trauma comes to my poor little body as I enter the … Continue reading →

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The First Has Arrived!

Posted on Thursday, February 1, 2024 by Paul

The rain poured most of the morning but we still went to Girls Night Out anyway.  Sydney and her dad joined us along with Bill, Bob, and  Will.  We had a delicious meal and by the time we were done, … Continue reading →

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I Am Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by Paul

They say rain is on the way, but the low was 50 degrees this morning, Wednesday, so I expected some clouds.  Nope!  Just a slight overcast. We jumped in the shower and got on our exercise uniforms as we went … Continue reading →

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Off And Running Again!

Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by Paul

Do I remember the clotheslines?  Indeed I do?  If they were twirlers like above, we rode them all afternoon.  If they were T-shaped with taunt lines between them, they were perfect for tents.  We lived outside, getting dirty and occasionally … Continue reading →

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Only 331 Days Until Christmas!

Posted on Monday, January 29, 2024 by Paul

Did You Know?  The song was written by the songwriting duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (both passed on in 1991) and commissioned by Laurie Records, initially intended for the doo-wop singing group The Mystics.  Laurie Records, however, gave the … Continue reading →

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Viva The US

Posted on Sunday, January 28, 2024 by Paul

It was Sunday, and we were up, had our coffee, and searched our closets for something to wear to the Elks Mariachis Breakfast. A mariachi band was in a car accident. Unfortunately, some of the instruments were damaged, and the … Continue reading →

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We Are Back In Maui!?

Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2024 by Paul

It was 5:00 am, and the alarm went off, causing Mary to jump out of bed and head straight to the bathroom.  At first, I was confused about why the alarm was ringing so early, but then I remembered that … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, January 26, 2024 by Paul

It’s Friday, and we’re heading to the gym for our workout.  I love wearing my stretchy pants and new black T-shirt, although it may offend someone!  No, not the pants, the T-shirt! We do 30 minutes on the treadmill or … Continue reading →

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