Category Archives: Friends

Friends are what the world is about!

Today We Salute

Posted on Saturday, November 7, 2026 by Paul

1,168 Words! It was a perfectly normal Saturday—until I got up and found the coffee machine warm and a cup of lukewarm coffee waiting for me. “Odd,” I thought. “Did I get up, make coffee, and forget about it? Is … Continue reading →

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Onward…

Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 by Paul

685 Words! We were up and going around 7:00 am so I guess we were tired from doing nothing yesterday. Oreo shot out the door like a rocket and hit her favorite place in the yard. One thing to report: … Continue reading →

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November 1st Has Arrived!!!

Posted on Monday, November 2, 2026 by Paul

1,602 Words! We all got up early (Pete, Lisa, and Robin stayed overnight). I decided to fix the bagels we bought yesterday and found out Oreo ate Bob (Bag of Bagels). The bag was empty, so the little girl had … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2026 by Paul

788 Words! FYI: Some people call Halloween “satanic” because it uses witches, ghosts, demons, magic, and occult imagery—things some Christian groups regard as spiritually dangerous or as glorifying evil. Others object because Halloween has historical ties to Samhain, an ancient … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For The Goblins And Spooks!

Posted on Friday, October 30, 2026 by Paul

916 WORDS! Tomorrow is Halloween, and we are having family over to get ready, and then we will all go to the Elks to celebrate! We know the lodge is ready! Mary also asked me to trim the rootbeer tree … Continue reading →

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Time To Go Shopping

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2026 by Paul

Today was relatively “slow” as we had nothing going on except going to the Elks for their annual holiday boutique. As soon as we got vertical, Oreo and I went outside for a rousing game of fetch. We had her … Continue reading →

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Mamma Mia; We Shall Cavort Tonight!!

Posted on Friday, October 16, 2026 by Paul

After four years, Mary’s hearing aid finally died, so we made an 8:30 am appointment to get it fixed. We left the house at 6:45 am because the hearing specialist is in Newport Beach, and southbound traffic is horrible at … Continue reading →

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Mamma Mia At The Elks

Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2026 by Paul

Just a little history: lilesnet.com (our website) was registered on Tuesday, 26th of December 1995, 30 years, 9 months, and 18 days ago, or 11250 days ago! We have another full day, starting with a visit to the Elks for … Continue reading →

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Off And Running

Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Paul

Being a homeowner is so much fun! Yesterday our ice maker died! With tools in hand, I got to work, but alas, after digging out all the ice to make sure it wasn’t frozen, I determined the unit was internally … Continue reading →

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Nada!

Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2026 by Paul

Mary and I spent the day working around the house, but by mid-morning we were showing serious signs of Vicky-and-Jim withdrawal—so we called for a visit before things got worse. They arrived around 5, just in time for homemade corn … Continue reading →

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Sunday has arrived; we are busy!!!

Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2026 by Paul

I was up and moving at full speed at 6:155 am because we are expecting company around 9:30 am. David and family are dropping by before they go to the baseball game, so we needed to get ready! At 7:00, … Continue reading →

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The Apples Did Not Work!

Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 by Paul

Remembering my father, Paul William Liles, on his birthday. Paul William Liles, born in McRae, Arkansas, in 1906, would have been 120 years old today, but alas, God called him home 56 years ago; his life and legacy remain deeply … Continue reading →

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A Relaxing Day At Last!!!

Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2026 by Paul

The sun came up and so did we! At 10:30 am, Robin and Bob dropped by, and we went to the Elks Lodge for an orientation meeting with Alvaro, a friend from Boeing. He is in the process of being … Continue reading →

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Oh My! We Do Need To Un-Retire So We Can Rest!!

Posted on Friday, September 11, 2026 by Paul

It was a somber morning as we listened to several radio programs while traversing SoCal on our never-ending errands. We recalled where we were 25 years ago on this fateful day in history and thought about the crazy changes those … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day!

Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2026 by Paul

We were up at 0dark-thirty this fine morning, and the day is chock-full of activities, beginning with paperwork in the office and a load of telephone calls to make! Our first stop was the Elks for Girls’ Night Out, but … Continue reading →

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Monday Was Labor Day, And We Labored!

Posted on Monday, September 7, 2026 by Paul

We were up early because our gym was open and waiting for us! My trainer put me through the hoops! In addition to the five-mile bike ride, I got to sit on a big rubber ball and do the twist! … Continue reading →

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Party Day And It Is Raining!

Posted on Sunday, September 6, 2026 by Paul

We planned an outdoor swim party for our friends at Peak Performance, but alas, Mother Nature had other ideas! It was not raining hard, just enough to keep everything wet. We planned for this possibility and set up tables and … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived; The Week Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, September 4, 2026 by Paul

We woke up still snapping our fingers and singing songs from last night! There will never be music like that again. The songs were 75 years old and going strong. We both felt like we were back in high school! … Continue reading →

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We Are Off And Running AGAIN

Posted on Thursday, September 3, 2026 by Paul

We had a serious talk this morning, and we have decided that we both must return to work because being retired is tiring! We thought we would have time on our hands, but from sunup (6am) to sundown (11pm) we … Continue reading →

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Monday Means “Pain Day”

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2026 by Paul

We departed for the torture chamber at 8:10 a.m., giving us just enough time to pedal the stationary bikes roughly five miles through dense forests and scorching deserts. Along the way, we narrowly avoided dinosaurs, boulders, and at least one … Continue reading →

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