Category Archives: Just Us

It’s February First Today And We Are Getting A Cold Snap

Posted on Sunday, February 1, 2026 by Paul

I woke up giggling because of yesterday’s situation.  OK, it is 2:30 pm, and Mary has been sitting watching TV and doing her needlepoint for quite a while.  As a dutiful husband, I stepped out of the 85-degree heat to … Continue reading →

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January In California, It’s Going To Be 87 Today!

Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2026 by Paul

Oh my, the weatherman indicates it will be in the high 80s today!  That’s great news for my garden and terrible news for my will to do literally anything else.  I guessit’ss time to wrestle with the weeds like they … Continue reading →

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The End Of The Week Is Upon Us!

Posted on Friday, January 30, 2026 by Paul

I took the image above after I brushed my teeth, combed my hair, and used eye drops! I always wondered what made the little kids scream when I went outside in the morning to pick up the newspaper.  I mean, … Continue reading →

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V-Day Is Coming Soon!

Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 by Paul

We are just two short weeks away from Valentine’s Day, and I am already excited about the Elks Lodge Love Boat dinner dance.  We will have Colleen with us that evening.  She might be a little late, as it is … Continue reading →

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Down And Out!

Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 by Paul

Even after resting yesterday after watercolor class, Mary’s back was still on the fritz. In slang, “fritz” almost always appears in the phrase “on the fritz,” meaning something is broken, not working correctly, malfunctioning, or out of order, like a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday And That Means Watercolor Time!

Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 by Paul

Mary slept again until 8:30 am, as those pain pills seem to be working.  We stayed in the office until the late morning.  I needed some additional dirt for the garden and was planning to get it from Home Depot.  … Continue reading →

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The Weak Begins With A Trip To The Weightlifting Wonderland

Posted on Monday, January 26, 2026 by Paul

We arrived at the gym 30 minutes early, ready to conquer the stationary bike like it was a wild stallion!  After burning enough calories to earn a participation trophy, we transitioned to the fun and games—also known as the “let’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Time To Rest!

Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2026 by Paul

Mary slept like a log, and after 12 hours, I decided to turn on the heat, since the house was 61 degrees and my bathrobe wasn’t keeping me warm!  I changed into jeans.  Finally, at 8:20 am, she woke up … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Meaning Going To The Gym

Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 by Paul

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for our weekly pilgrimage to the House of Pain, where we pay professional ninjas to legally assault us under the guise of ‘wellness’.  First, we enter the establishment carefully so they do not see … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Has Arrived And We Are Still Working!

Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2026 by Paul

It’s January, and Alexa just reported it’s going to be 85 degrees today!  I thought to myself, ‘Maybe we’ve had a pole reversal, and summer came in like a boss!’ I half expected to see palm trees sprouting in my … Continue reading →

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