Category Archives: Dining Out

Tuesday, Back To Normal, Off To The Doctor!

As you may know, we plan to get a doggie after our trip to New Hampshire in September.  We have been looking into various sources about Australian Shepherds and maybe even a Chihuahua, so they would not be lonely when … Continue reading

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Thursday Is Here!

5:30 am, and Alexa came alive with sounds not heard since prehistoric times.  We begged her to cease and desist, but she refused.  Finally, I begged her, and she stopped.  The alarm worked, and we were out of bed and … Continue reading

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The Kids Are Off, Going Home!

We got up early to head to the airport, but first we had to hit UPS and The Original Pancake House—priorities: packages, pancakes, then planes. But before departing, Colleen took her camera into our backyard and took pictures of some … Continue reading

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Saturday Was A Day Of Kinda Rest

We were up fairly early and did our necessary chores, like filling pill boxes and moving veggies from yesterday’s trip to H&H Nursery to the garden. My kids ganged up on me and FORCED me to commit to a new … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Mary!

Today, Mary has to share her birthday with John Wayne, James Arness,  Peggy Lee, Sally Ride, Al Jolson, and Jay Silverheels. Well, it finally happened.  Mary and I split up! It was a busy day: I sent Mary off to … Continue reading

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We’re Off To Seal Beach For Dinner!

While we were working around the house, we got two pictures of our daughter Robin at a wedding. I love this picture because it makes US feel so young! We kept working and filled another 90-gallon can with trimmings; the … Continue reading

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Friday Has Arrived!

We smiled at each other before heading to the gym for our twice-weekly workout, both pretending we were excited and not just fulfilling a court-ordered agreement with our waistlines. When we arrived, there was a large media van parked in … Continue reading

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Mid-Week And We Are Off!

Today was an anniversary.  It was five years ago today that I moved into Casa Valencia! We had to be on our way to Newport Beach by 8:00 am because Mary is going with Amy to the eye doctor.  We … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day 2026

We were up at O-dark-thirty, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and ready to spend a wonderful day together.  We had no plans until 6:00 pm, so the day was open to work together in the yard, a task we both enjoy. Mary received … Continue reading

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I Woke Up!

After yesterday’s procedure, I was very happy to wake up and return to my regularly scheduled programming: one normal cup of coffee and pretending I’m a fully functioning adult. Robin, meanwhile, was already wide awake in the kitchen, operating at … Continue reading

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