Category Archives: Just Us

Work Around The House

Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2025 by Paul

Today was rare; we had nothing planned.  The weather was nice in the morning, so we donned our gardening costumes and hit the patio with clippers flashing, carts moving, and greenery flying into the air. We trimmed almost every bush, … Continue reading →

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Another Day Of R&R Was Required!

Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by Paul

Mary woke me up at 7:00 am and said she decided to cancel the workout session as she was not up to it this morning.  I agreed, rolled over, and slept another hour.  Last night she brought in my CPAP … Continue reading →

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More Tests…. When Will I Pass One With Flying Colors?

Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Paul

This morning, we were off for another blood test, but this time we had three orders from three different doctors.  Sounds easy, huh?  Well, Qwest can only draw one test at a time.  Since all the doctors ordered a CBC … Continue reading →

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Doctor Doctor!

Posted on Monday, August 11, 2025 by Paul

 Sometimes I feel like I am single-handedly keeping the medical profession afloat!  Today it is like Dr. Pepper, 10 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm!  WARNING, do not turn 80…skip 80 and go from seventy-nine to eighty-one! Mary was feeling … Continue reading →

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Stayed Home; Stayed Quiet; Got Better!

Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2025 by Paul

Today, Dr. Mary was again not up to par, so she did nothing except rest.  I, on the other hand, was at her beck and call, serving up pills, elixirs, small meals, homemade remedies including dried possum tongue, and finally … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Returned, So Long Week!

Posted on Friday, August 8, 2025 by Paul

The day began calmly, inviting us to work in the yard, but alas, the gym called us to Villa Park. We moved gym day to Friday since we were otherwise occupied on Wednesday.   The gym activities were pretty normal except … Continue reading →

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I Started The Day Off All Wrong!

Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by Paul

Mary was up first and made me coffee.  I needed that after I accidentally stepped on the bathroom scale this morning.  The little voice said, “Please, only one person at a time!!”  Embarassing! I was 195.5 pounds this morning, and … Continue reading →

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Art And Theater Day, Oh My!

Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 by Paul

We spent a couple of hours working in the garden, with Mary trimming her roses and me cleaning up under the tomato plants.    We got out there early, but the weather forecast said it was going to be hot; … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go For A Drive

Posted on Sunday, August 3, 2025 by Paul

When we got up, we decided to go to the Elks Annual Car Show at the Lodge.  We expected a few cars, but there were probably 150-200 cars and bikes on display!  I fell in love with the 1957 Ford … Continue reading →

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Off To The Gym And Then Maybe The OC Fair

Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 by Paul

Off to the dreaded gym, where I assumed a position on the upright bike and peddled for 345 minutes, attaining a maximum speed of 0.004 miles per hour.  I looked much like a whirling dervish!! Whirling Dervishes, also known as … Continue reading →

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