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.

Time To Dance With Poison Ivy And The Gang!

Posted on Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early this morning before the sun had even risen.  We practiced our dance for this evening’s shenanigans at the Lodge! Of course, Scout had to be brushed, and you can tell he enjoys all the attention! He … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For A Wild Weekend!

Posted on Friday, October 27, 2023 by Paul

After dropping Mary off at the gym, I headed towards Ralph’s Market next door to buy pumpkins for our Sunday afternoon get-together.  As I walked out the door, I heard the instructor saying something, followed by a loud mix of … Continue reading →

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Elks Lodge, Here We Come!

Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023 by Paul

We visited the garden, but there wasn’t much happening. We are a few weeks away from seriously trimming the berries, removing the last of the beans, transplanting the huge basil plants, and beginning to plant the winter garden! Allium bulbs … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Stay Right Here!

Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by Paul

The Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine allows me to sleep longer without waking up, and I am perfectly used to it. I asked Mary to make a slight adjustment in the setting, and she turned my pressure up but … Continue reading →

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OMG; A Day Off. We Just Worked Around The House!

Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 by Paul

Coffee justifies the existence of the word ‘aroma’. Before heading out, Mary and I decided to try on our Halloween costumes. I must say, I felt like I needed a stiff drink before wearing my ridiculous penguin costume in front … Continue reading →

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Here Goes Another Week; Eleven Weeks To Christmas

Posted on Monday, October 23, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Aerials In The Sky! As you know, I was a ham radion operator since 1957 so when I moved into my first home in La Mirada, I must have an anternna farm! The picture below is me and my … Continue reading →

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Sunday Be Here And We Worked All Day!

Posted on Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Paul

We each woke up at 6:30 a.m. with a cup of hot coffee in one hand and clippers and nippers in the other.  The sounds of slurping coffee and whizzing steel jaws were enough to awake the roosters. Our Mexican … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Is Finally Here!

Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2023 by Paul

Today,  mother went to school while I had planned to be productive.  Unfortunately, my diddler broke, and I couldn’t get much work done.  I did minor paint touch-ups, laundry, filing, and software updates, but that was about it.  I was … Continue reading →

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Mary Got Smarter And I Diddled Around The House All Day!

Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 by Paul

It looks like it’s another day; the sun has made a complete revolution around the Earth. It’s time to wake up and start the day fresh! I made us a cup of coffee and headed to the south forty to … Continue reading →

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Meeting Old Friends At “Girls Night Out”

Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2023 by Paul

I woke up this morning expecting a bright and cheery day, but to my surprise, the mountains had disappeared overnight, and the fog was incredibly heavy.  After watching the local news, we confirmed that the LA basin was covered in … Continue reading →

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