Category Archives: Dining Out

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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Another Busy Day!

I was up at o’dark thirty and decided to work on the HeShed even before m’lady rose to greet the day!  I have made great progress since we decided to give Vicky 150 feet of unopened outdoor LED string lights … Continue reading

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We Are Glad WGND Was Yesterday, The High Today Is Only 69!

We were up and had coffee by 8:00 am, then recounted yesterday’s activities.  Mary reviewed the pictures to make sure they were not overexposed (if you catch my drift)! I forgot to mention that in college, I had a job … Continue reading

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On The Go!

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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