Category Archives: Cooking

Thursday Has Arrived!

Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 by Paul

Speedy is a relative term!  It’s been since Tuesday a week ago that Mary has been down and out, but she is a trooper, never complaining unless it’s about a) the food service, b) me NOT wearing the French Maid’s … Continue reading →

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Mid Week And Mary Is Still Recovering!

Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 by Paul

I stealthily escaped from the clutches of my cozy bed at 7:30 am, trying not to wake up the blankets that were clearly plotting to keep me hostage. I tiptoed to the office like a ninja on a mission, ready … Continue reading →

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More Time Needed For Recovery!

Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 by Paul

It is now 7:33 am, and Mary has yet to move; even the dog is comatose this morning.  I was in the office working away on the Daily Diary when Alexa sent me an announcement, “Papa, please come and help … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived And All Is Well!!

Posted on Friday, December 13, 2024 by Paul

When I think of the season, I think about TV shows I have seen, and Amos N’ Andy 1952 ranks pretty high on my Christmas favorites list—right up there with the time I accidentally set my holiday ham on fire … Continue reading →

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The Decorating Continues Before And After The Dentist!

Posted on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 by Paul

When our eyes opened, a little tape recorder began to play. It said, “Should you accept this assignment, we need you to finish decorating your house before the authorities condemn it.  This message will self-destruct in three seconds!” Then, POOF, … Continue reading →

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T-1 And Counting!

Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 by Paul

Today, my oldest biological daughter turns 56!  (Thanks to Colleen for reminding me; otherwise, it will be another Monday!) It’s hard to believe she’s officially a “classic.” I haven’t seen her in years (and I have NO idea why; she … Continue reading →

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Fall Is Here, We Got “Rain” (Maybe a Dribble Or Two)

Posted on Saturday, November 23, 2024 by Paul

While sitting in the office, we heard the leaves in the trees rattle!  Then I remembered that Carlos, our intrepid landscaper, had offered to trim the trees.  It was 9:00 am when we heard the first leaves fall to the … Continue reading →

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Twosday Has Arrived

Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 by Paul

When we returned home from the gym yesterday, we noticed that the trees’ leaves were beginning to turn orange and yellow.  We can also tell because nighttime temperatures are in the high 40s and early 50s. We were up early … Continue reading →

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We Week Begin Again! I Have Celebrated 4,170 Of Them So Far!

Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 by Paul

Our new electronic picture frame is working well. As we got up and went into the kitchen for coffee, we were alerted to new pictures sent overnight.   We looked, and it was pictures from Cassie’s 30th Birthday “surprise party.” We … Continue reading →

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Oh My, We Are Going To Be Busy!

Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 by Paul

This morning, we reviewed our calendar packed with activities for the next six weeks. Sometimes, there is a 30-minute window between event #1 and event #2, which gives us time to breathe. I often think of Aunt Opal’s little house … Continue reading →

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