Category Archives: Just Us

OUCH! No Food, No Drink? Impossible!

Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2026 by Paul

It’s NOT a great day when you wake up and cannot have coffee!  Not even a scone, a donut, or anything else.  I am fasting, which means looking at food and drink with deep emotional attachment but without any physical … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Has Raised It’s Head!

Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 by Paul

We began by levitating ourselves up from the nice, cozy bed and into an upright position, generally in front of the sink, where we wash the sleep from our eyes and are ready to face each other.  I ALWAYS have … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, A Time To Relax!

Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 by Paul

We checked the calendar and, to our shock, the only thing on it is Mary’s painting class — apparently, even our schedule needs a break.  We messed around the house in the morning, and Mary got ready to go to … Continue reading →

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On The Go!

Posted on Monday, April 27, 2026 by Paul

We were up and going early because we had to be at Amy’s doctor’s office in Newport Beach for an eye checkup.  We went down via the backroads and had it in less than an hour.  We were about 15 … Continue reading →

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Rain or No Rain, That Is The Question!

Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2026 by Paul

It’s 8:00 am on Saturday, we’re up, caffeinated, and pretending we’re the kind of people who get a lot done before noon.  So far, the garden is scheduled to eat most of the day, and then we’ll reward ourselves by … Continue reading →

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Oh No! This Is My 4,206th Monday On This Planet!

Posted on Monday, April 20, 2026 by Paul

Oh No!  It’s that dreaded Monday, meaning we must head to the gym for our bi-weekly bout with almost certain death.  The workout!  After a shower, I suited up in my Ninji black workout uniform and headed to the car.  … Continue reading →

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We Be Recovered!

Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2026 by Paul

We were up at 8:00 am, fueled by coffee and questionable optimism, and headed back out to the front yard.  Mary battled her roses with the precision of a seasoned horticulturalist.  At the same time, I heroically buried about half … Continue reading →

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Recovery Day!

Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2026 by Paul

Have you ever run out of gas?  I mean, you get up to do something and can’t seem to get anything done?  Today was one of those days. Our house painter finally finished after three weeks of hard work, but … Continue reading →

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Lucky Me!

Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by Paul

Yep, it was “raining” when we got up, so we had our coffee, watched the rain, and planned the day.  I enjoy planning so much that I sometimes forget to do the thing. As the title says, I was lucky.  … Continue reading →

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Do Chores Ever Stop??

Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2026 by Paul

We rested this morning and did not get up until almost 8:00 am.  A quick walk through the front yard revealed that some of the bulbs are breaking ground and will soon be showing themselves to passersby. The day was … Continue reading →

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Toosday Has Shown Itself And We Are Ready!

Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Paul

We have to be at the Tustin Seniors Center at 8:15 am to get in line to sign up for the watercolor painting class.  I always wondered who “WE” was, and now I know.  Mary signs up, and I provide … Continue reading →

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Back To Work And The Dreaded Gym!

Posted on Monday, April 6, 2026 by Paul

Being the dutiful husband, I was up by 7:00 am, in the kitchen, making a cup of joe for m’lady and bringing it to her. It is now 7:45 am, and I am beginning to shake with the thought that … Continue reading →

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Working In The Fields! Tote That Barge, Lift That Bale!

Posted on Saturday, April 4, 2026 by Paul

As soon as I got up, I called the Finchs (Brian and Jan), who live in London, eight hours ahead of us, and told them they were about to have guests.  Robin and Bob plan to visit with them during … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, April 3, 2026 by Paul

The day started with scraping and pounding on the walls.  Our painters have been working for five days doing prep.  The walls look great now, and next week they get a paint job!  The painter will start with the front … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Almost Over Already!?

Posted on Thursday, April 2, 2026 by Paul

I was a bit embarassed last night.  There was a man at the bar, drunk.  I picked him up off the floor and offered to take him home. On the way to my car, he fell three times.  When I … Continue reading →

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Back To “Normal”

Posted on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by Paul

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation, itching, and swelling, or to replace the natural cortisol produced by the adrenal glands in adrenal gland conditions.  It is available as creams, ointments, tablets, and injections, and treats conditions such … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home! AKA, Back To Work!

Posted on Monday, March 30, 2026 by Paul

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!  My niece is now officially thirty years young and happily married with a beautiful son!  Wow, how time flies!! We had to sprint out the door to the gym for our twice-a-week appointment with … Continue reading →

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Day Four/Tuesday: Here And There

Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by Paul

We woke up to this view of Diamond Head.  We planned the day, then got ready to go to… the Elks, our go-to spot for meals. We took a cab to the Elks and enjoyed the sunshine and seeing all … Continue reading →

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Day Three/Monday: Exploring

Posted on Monday, March 23, 2026 by Paul

First things first: the taxman’s teleconference.   Mary had some last-minute data she needed to get to the tax man, and by 9:00 am, the call was complete; we do not go to jail!  Yeah!! Today we need to do some … Continue reading →

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Packing Day!

Posted on Friday, March 20, 2026 by Paul

In retrospect, I should NOT have had Mary read the book three times!    I observed her packing activities and saw she thought packing for a week was easy: 3 swimsuits, 1 pair of flip-flops, and 47 “just in case” … Continue reading →

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