Category Archives: Just Us

The Weak Beginith! We Are Ready!

Posted on Monday, January 5, 2026 by Paul

It’s Moanday, and this we know because the work GYM (a most frightening word at our age) showed up on the “what do we do today” list!   After our five-mile bike ride and getting beaten up by professionals, we will … Continue reading →

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The Battle Continues; So Far, Christmas Three, Mary & Paul One

Posted on Sunday, January 4, 2026 by Paul

We were up at the crack of dawn, we put on our clothes, and were eager to take back the house from Christmas.  However, one look at the work to be done made us both pass out in sheer fear … Continue reading →

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Goodby Christmas, See You Next Year!

Posted on Saturday, January 3, 2026 by Paul

Oh my!  The big job began this morning: packing up Christmas decorations and getting them ready for storage.  The question is, how do we get 100 pounds of %#$&# into a 50-pound bag?? We had a load of fun decorating, … Continue reading →

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Today We “Rest”

Posted on Monday, December 29, 2025 by Paul

We did get up early and resume the workout routine we put on hold last week.  We were so busy we couldn’t squeeze in time to exercise.  Najla fixed me up today, and when I was done, I was done! … Continue reading →

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Talk To Me!

Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 by Paul

As I had mentioned previously, Ralph Lebowitz, my Dad’s boss, was an amazingly generous man.  He was aware that I loved American Flyer trains and came to see the layout at our home.  One Christmas Eve, our family went to … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Almost Rest!

Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2025 by Paul

Contrary to popular opinion, I was NOT the only one to receive Christmas presents.  Dad listened to Mom most of the time, and on Christmas morning, Mom got up to find a LARGE package in the living room addressed to … Continue reading →

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Decorating Gets Underway, One Day Late!

Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 by Paul

We were up and moving at 7:00 am; Mary fixed coffee to get our hearts started, we worked in the office paying bills and taking pills, and then got dressed for the big move!  Seventeen trips back and forth from … Continue reading →

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The Rain Is Hiding Today

Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2025 by Paul

The sun was hot, and the birds were flying backwards to see where they had been!  It looked like it hadn’t rained in a month.  We messed around in the office and then got ready to go to the weekly … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Rain

Posted on Monday, November 17, 2025 by Paul

I must admit, the weights were plastic, and I forgot to wear my thong.  We are both getting back into shape because, as we depart the gym, we both complain about sores and aches. We stopped by Ralph’s Market and … Continue reading →

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Off And Running!

Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 by Paul

Examining our schedule revealed we had a busy day again, beginning with our hair appointments at 10:00 am in Huntington Beach.  We were driving the doodlebug today as the Silver Fox was in the repair shop getting a beauty treatment.  … Continue reading →

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