Category Archives: Friends

Friends are what the world is about!

We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 by Paul

I was feeling pretty good this morning and strutted around the house, looking for things to add to my “to-do” list.  After 81 years, I am getting this “strutting” down to a science with my dark glasses, jeans jacket, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Dining Out, Family, Friends, Memories, Painting, Working Around House | Leave a comment

The Week Is Almost Gone!

Posted on Friday, April 17, 2026 by Paul

Today is a mixed bag.  We are going to meet with Mary’s financial advisor and then go to lunch with them!  After lunch, it’s back to the grind. Our landscape gardener will be asked to install fiberglass borders around the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Friends, Gardening, Working Around House | Leave a comment

Off To The Elks We Go!

Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2026 by Paul

I was up with the rest of the roosters this morning, leaving her nibs sleeping soundly.  I fished the daily diary from yesterday out just before Mary appeared in the office.  We hugged and drew straws as to who would … Continue reading →

Posted in Elks, Friends, Gardening, Working Around House | Comments Off on Off To The Elks We Go!

Happy Easter Y’all!

Posted on Sunday, April 5, 2026 by Paul

This is the first Easter Weekend that we did not have a party at the house because “everyone” was gone.  Michele and Franklin were out of town; Robin and Bob were on a cruise; Bob and Donna were in Palm … Continue reading →

Posted in Elks, Family, Friends, Holidays, Movies, Working Around House | Comments Off on Happy Easter Y’all!

Coming Home…

Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2026 by Paul

We were up bright and early, and Mary whipped up the official Wake-Up Juice (FDA approval still pending).  After a final round of” Did we pack this?” we finished loading up, then grabbed an Uber to the airport—because nothing says … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Friends, Memories, Vegetable Garden | Comments Off on Coming Home…

Packing Day!

Posted on Friday, March 20, 2026 by Paul

In retrospect, I should NOT have had Mary read the book three times!    I observed her packing activities and saw she thought packing for a week was easy: 3 swimsuits, 1 pair of flip-flops, and 47 “just in case” … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Friends, Just Us, Travel, Working Around House | Comments Off on Packing Day!

It Was A Sad But Beautiful Day!

Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2026 by Paul

I woke up SORE with my lower back screaming in agony.  We had to get up early because we were going to Jeff’s “funeral” at the cemetery just three miles down the road.   It was a small group, perhaps 12-14 … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Working Around House | Comments Off on It Was A Sad But Beautiful Day!

Tax/Doctor Day, Oh My!

Posted on Monday, March 16, 2026 by Paul

We were up and running early because we were heading in completely different directions.  Mary was off to see the tax accountant (because nothing says “fun morning” like paperwork and panic), and I was taking Bob Z. to the hospital … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctor, Friends, Working Around House | Comments Off on Tax/Doctor Day, Oh My!

Don’t Spare The Smarocks, Bring On The Corned Beef!

Posted on Saturday, March 14, 2026 by Paul

Today we’re having friends and family over to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early—because this year it falls on the 17th… aka a Tuesday, the official day of “We can’t celebrate on a Tuesday, we are retired and have work to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Family, Food and Wine, Friends, Holidays | Comments Off on Don’t Spare The Smarocks, Bring On The Corned Beef!

A Painting We Will Go! A Painting We Will Go!

Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 by Paul

We were up before 7:00 am, with Mary already in full mission mode—fixing breakfast and getting herself ready for her trip to watercolor class (because apparently, sleep is optional when art is involved). Meanwhile, I spent a couple of hours … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Friends, Painting, Theater | Comments Off on A Painting We Will Go! A Painting We Will Go!