Category Archives: Dining Out

Happy Ballentimes Day!

Valentine’s Day has arrived, and we are ready to celebrate.  First, Mary headed for the gym while I stayed home and cleaned the house to prepare for the house cleaners to arrive. When I picked Mary up from the gym, … Continue reading

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Off To Campus Jax!

Up early is our motto; just in time to call the neighborhood roosters and wake them up! The peas are going wild, enjoying the cool weather and rain.  They have reached the top of the trellis, about nine feet tall.  … Continue reading

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The Week Is Gone!

It’s Friday, and we’re heading to the gym for our workout.  I love wearing my stretchy pants and new black T-shirt, although it may offend someone!  No, not the pants, the T-shirt! We do 30 minutes on the treadmill or … Continue reading

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Back Home!

In keeping with this year’s Daily Diary, here is another of my favorites from the 1950s.  This is the first piano solo to hit 1,000,000 records sold.  The year was 1955. We got home at 6:00 am and dived into … Continue reading

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Day 8 – School Is Over At 1:00 PM

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 Dang, I made it to the buffet, and the Chief Omelet Maker, COM … Continue reading

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Day 7 – Luau Time!

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 The day began on a somber note.  Bob Z checked on Leon and … Continue reading

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Day 4 – She Is Off And Running

Hawaii: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 At five in the morning, Bubbles (Mary’s new nickname) was getting ready to … Continue reading

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Getting Ready!

We stayed at home and prepared for our upcoming trip.  First, we ensured that everything was in order for our dear friend who will be staying at our house.  We also made one of the guest rooms ready for our … Continue reading

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Hang On! The Grinch Might Steal Our Christmas!

It was a typical day in Whoville; we were aroused at 6:00 am by Scout, The Wonder Dog, asking Alexa, “What  is the weather going to be like today?”  He wanted to go outside to tinkle without rain.  When Alexa … Continue reading

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Out And About!

“I hate it when 6 am comes at 6:00 am!  Mary had a gym appointment early in the morning, and I promised to drive her.  It’s dark and cold outside at 5:45 am.  And let’s say it’s not exactly warm … Continue reading

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