Category Archives: Friends

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Saturday Was A Day Of Kinda Rest

Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2026 by Paul

We were up fairly early and did our necessary chores, like filling pill boxes and moving veggies from yesterday’s trip to H&H Nursery to the garden. My kids ganged up on me and FORCED me to commit to a new … Continue reading →

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We’re Off To Seal Beach For Dinner!

Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2026 by Paul

While we were working around the house, we got two pictures of our daughter Robin at a wedding. I love this picture because it makes US feel so young! We kept working and filled another 90-gallon can with trimmings; the … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived!

Posted on Friday, May 22, 2026 by Paul

We smiled at each other before heading to the gym for our twice-weekly workout, both pretending we were excited and not just fulfilling a court-ordered agreement with our waistlines. When we arrived, there was a large media van parked in … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week And We Are Off!

Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 by Paul

Today was an anniversary.  It was five years ago today that I moved into Casa Valencia! We had to be on our way to Newport Beach by 8:00 am because Mary is going with Amy to the eye doctor.  We … Continue reading →

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Into The Garden We Go!

Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2026 by Paul

The garden calls, and we answered.  Off we went in a cloud of dust with clippers and pantyhose in hand!  Say what? Yesterday, we discovered several melons and squash that were getting big, some on the ground, saying welcome to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Was A Shocker For Mary!

Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2026 by Paul

This morning I woke up the roosters!  At 5:00 am, I was up, by myself, moving rapidly about the house collecting my electronic children, the tablet, the iPhone, and my eBook.   I was off to the Lexus dealer for a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Was Busy!

Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 by Paul

We were up and ready to go, but since we stayed away from the gym, we had to work out at home. After getting dressed and planning the day, Mary was confused.  I assisted her! Mary made an appointment with … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2026

Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2026 by Paul

We were up at O-dark-thirty, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and ready to spend a wonderful day together.  We had no plans until 6:00 pm, so the day was open to work together in the yard, a task we both enjoy. Mary received … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day!

Posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 by Paul

I was up at o’dark thirty and decided to work on the HeShed even before m’lady rose to greet the day!  I have made great progress since we decided to give Vicky 150 feet of unopened outdoor LED string lights … Continue reading →

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Yeah Yeah, It’s The “First Saturday In May”!

Posted on Saturday, May 2, 2026 by Paul

What is the significance of the first Saturday in May, you ask?  It’s Worldwide Naked Gardening Day, yes, it is a real thing!! World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD) is an annual, international event held on the first Saturday of May … Continue reading →

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