Category Archives: Just Us

Hump Day Has Arrived! We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by Paul

It is Wednesday, and I tried to hide under the sheets, so Mary would not drag me to the “fitness center”.  Fitness center,r my aching everything!  I was made into a pretzel, lifted weights heavier than Superman could manage, and … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 by Paul

St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, began as a Christian feast honoring St. Patrick, the 5th-century missionary credited with spreading Christianity in Ireland.  Over time, it grew into a lively celebration of Irish culture worldwide—full of parades, music, dancing, … Continue reading →

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Time To Recover & Work In The Garden

Posted on Sunday, March 15, 2026 by Paul

Mary and I were up early in the kitchen playing Dishwasher Tetris after yesterday’s party—loading, unloading, and reloading like it was an Olympic event. Huge thanks to Robin for her amazing help.  As the party was winding down, Robin basically … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thursday Has Arrived With 90 Degree Temperatures!

Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2026 by Paul

Yes indeed!  I rolled over, looked at the wall clock, and it said 6:30 am, but then I looked outside, and it was dark, with the time reading “it’s 0’dark-thirty”.  What to do was the question!  I flipped a coin … Continue reading →

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Mid Week Means Eek, The Gym!

Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 by Paul

We got up, and it was dark out; the time change struck again!  We had our morning coffee and pamplemousse* before suiting up for the next 100 minutes of our bi-weekly agony.   From the house to the gym is a … Continue reading →

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Friday Means The Weekend Is Near!

Posted on Friday, March 6, 2026 by Paul

It was supposed to be a gardening day, but Mother Nature showed up with 30 mph winds and a bad attitude.  Between the dirt trying to exfoliate our faces and Mary’s contact lenses threatening to turn into potato chips, we … Continue reading →

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A Planting We Will Go! A Planing We Will Go!

Posted on Sunday, March 1, 2026 by Paul

Alexa announced we’d hit a glorious 83°F today—basically Mother Nature’s way of saying, “Get outside and plant, you lazy humans.” So our first mission was to unload the Grey Ghost (which sounds like a haunted battleship, but is actually just … Continue reading →

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The Weatherman Missed… Again!

Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 by Paul

It is Wednesday, and that normally means we are off to the gym, but today, Mary went alone to face the onslaught from the personal training staff.  I stayed home to work with Jeff’s kids so the plumbers could get … Continue reading →

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The Rain Cometh Down!

Posted on Monday, February 16, 2026 by Paul

Today we got 1 and 5/8th inches of rain! Today we expected rain, and the weatherman nailed it.  He said 9:00 am, and it started at 9:01—basically wizard-level accuracy.  Of course, that’s the exact moment we were headed out for … Continue reading →

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Colleen Goes Home!

Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2026 by Paul

We just dropped Colleen off, and we already miss her!  The 11:30 am drop-off was perfectly timed.  She was only with us for a week.  At this rate, we might have to install a revolving door.  Luckily, she’ll be back … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week, Nada!

Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 by Paul

We were up and moving early because I had a blood test scheduled at 10:00 am and a carotid artery ultrasound at 11:00 am.  Even though I practiced for the blood test, it is always an experience. We drove about … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived And We Are Busy As Usual!

Posted on Friday, February 6, 2026 by Paul

It’s Friday, and we have zero plans for the day.  Mary knocked out the bills online in the office, and I went to the kitchen and fixed a magnificent breakfast—so magnificent the smoke alarm stood up and applauded.  What did … Continue reading →

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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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