Category Archives: Just Us

It’s The Tooth Of July!

Today’s weather is as indecisive as a teenager in heat! It’s supposed to be in the mid-80s, so I’ll be sporting my ‘Gardening Costume,’ complete with a sunhat and flip-flops. Let’s hope I don’t scare the neighbors! I put on … Continue reading

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It’s Almost Here! Independence Day, YEAH!!!

July is here, and we are halfway to Christmas! Time is flying. At my age, I have many fewer years to look forward to than the years that have gone by, but I plan to make the best use of … Continue reading

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Friday Has Come With Some Cooling Relief; High Of 82 Today!

Guess what? This morning, Mary beat me to getting up! I was still half asleep when Scout started wagging his tail.  Mary was already gone when I finally opened my eyes! So, I stumbled to the backyard with Scout, and … Continue reading

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Off And Running!

Today, we had no plans other than to visit my doctor to check my PSA status, which was scheduled for 11:45 am.  In November it will have been two years since my operation. We strolled through the garden and visited … Continue reading

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What Happened? The Weekend Is Gone!!

The neighborhood rooster declared it was time to rise and shine at 6:00 am, so I launched my shoes at him, sending him flying off the fence. However, in the process, my shoes ended up in the bushes! I guess … Continue reading

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Hello Summer!

We woke up before 6:00 am and walked the garden.  The poor trellis is currently stuck playing referee between the tomatoes and the green beans. It’s like the vegetable equivalent of a high-stakes wrestling match! The trellises are wonderful! Mary collected … Continue reading

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Hump Day Has Arrived!

Like a rifle shot, we zipped to the backyard for the pesky rabbits, and no evidence was found!  I think we did them in!  There is no place to go, so they are likely with the homeless in Santa Ana … Continue reading

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A Busy Day Doing Nothing!

First things first!  Were we attacked by bunnies last night?  I jumped out of bed, put on my work uniform, and inspected the garden.  I found one single turd, and it was probably a leftover from yesterday! We are not … Continue reading

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Monday Has Arrived And We Have An Empty Calendar!

Yesterday I had many flashbacks to mt wonderful father.  He was a man’s man! He passed way too early at 63 years old in 1970.  I often wish I could talk to him again and thank him for the lessons … Continue reading

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R&R!

We made a command decision, today we REST and do nothing! We succeeded! Mary stayed inside and did some washing. Then, she proceeded to cook a fantastic stuffed squash dinner. The cheese was put under the broiler on low for … Continue reading

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