Category Archives: Cooking

Rain Rain Rain!

Posted on Saturday, November 15, 2025 by Paul

We sat around watching the rain and worked in the office. Mary decided to make another pumpkin pie, so I joined in the fun! History And Oorigins The first pumpkin pies weren’t pies at all, but baked pumpkins filled with … Continue reading →

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The Beginning Of The Week Was Busy; Veteran’s Day

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 by Paul

Monday: I took the horns by the bull, slipping into my black ninja costume and following Mary to the gym!  We explained my delicate condition, so my trainer significantly adjusted the regular grueling workout. We went to the market before … Continue reading →

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I Am Tired Of Resting!

Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2025 by Paul

The day started slowly and kept going slower and slower.   I didn’t even make it to he garden.  As Mary says, “I ‘m keeping him on a tight leash”. Mary’s wrist was swollen pretty badly after her fall, and not … Continue reading →

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Friday Was Quiet!

Posted on Friday, August 29, 2025 by Paul

I woke up at home, but I was still quite woozy.  Mary helped me out of bed and got me presentable; I was not allowed to wear my fur. Mary kept trying to feed me, but I wasn’t hungry since … Continue reading →

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Work Around The House

Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2025 by Paul

Today was rare; we had nothing planned.  The weather was nice in the morning, so we donned our gardening costumes and hit the patio with clippers flashing, carts moving, and greenery flying into the air. We trimmed almost every bush, … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Returned, So Long Week!

Posted on Friday, August 8, 2025 by Paul

The day began calmly, inviting us to work in the yard, but alas, the gym called us to Villa Park. We moved gym day to Friday since we were otherwise occupied on Wednesday.   The gym activities were pretty normal except … Continue reading →

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I Am Having My Midmorning Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Paul

Mary was first up on this fine day.  Meanwhile, I was having my midmorning crisis. A midmorning crisis is a period of self-reflection and emotional turbulence that some people experience during old age, typically between 80 and 100 years old.  … Continue reading →

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Time For Friends And Family

Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2025 by Paul

We had our coffee and worked in the office, but Mary jumped up at 10:00 am and ran out the door!  I thought she had been bitten by something.  Well, it turns out she was.  She got bit by the … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Come And Gone!

Posted on Friday, July 18, 2025 by Paul

Friday has arrived, and all we have is one doctor’s appointment; it must be a magical day! Becky called us and she was sick, so we decided to send her some flowers to perk her up.  We ensured that the … Continue reading →

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A Fifth Anniversary Is Coming Up!

Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Paul

We spent a couple of hours working in the garden before getting ready for Girl’s Night Out at the Elks.  The first Girl’s Night Out visit was on July 23, 2020, when Bob Z, Mike A, and Bill C. pulled … Continue reading →

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