Category Archives: Theater

We love the theater and go to Cerritos, OC Performing Arts Center, and South Coast Reperatory

We Are Off Like A Shot! The Day Is Full!

Posted on Saturday, December 6, 2025 by Paul

I had to work hard for my first bicycle!  I am probably ten years old, so this would be 1954, and I wanted a red two-wheeler.  Well, Dad got me a fantastic bike that I used for years and years.  … Continue reading →

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Today Is Watercolor Day!

Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 by Paul

We worked in the office, and Mary sorted out all the medical bills from the last several months.  That was quite a task! She got ready to go painting around 10:30 am and headed out the door with her supplies … Continue reading →

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Art And Theater Day, Oh My!

Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 by Paul

We spent a couple of hours working in the garden, with Mary trimming her roses and me cleaning up under the tomato plants.    We got out there early, but the weather forecast said it was going to be hot; … Continue reading →

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It’s The Turd Of July And We Are Beyond Busy!

Posted on Thursday, July 3, 2025 by Paul

First things first, we must take Luidi (also known as Scout) to the groomers, as he wants to look his best for the holiday weekend.  He wanted his fur dyed red, while, and blue, but we convinced him otherwise. Just … Continue reading →

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Off For Some Theater And Cultural Expansion!

Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 by Paul

When I made our morning coffee, I was taken aback by the beauty of the day.  Even the birds were flying backwards to see where they had been.  The pool is about 85 degrees; two more degrees and it will … Continue reading →

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Another 80 Degree Day!

Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 by Paul

We were up at 6:00 am and headed to the office after getting our morning coffee.  The first part of the attack was battling blood pressure machines!  We have two BP machines now!  They hum and make terrible noises when … Continue reading →

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Hello Wednesday! We Are Again On The Run!!

Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by Paul

Yeah, no gym this morning; instead, we are going to a vascular surgeon for a consult about my carotid arteries!  The carotid arteries are a pair of major arteries that supply blood to the head and neck.  They branch off … Continue reading →

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Theater Day #1; Mamma Mia!

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 by Paul

I woke up tired and had my coffee, but that didn’t even work.  I enjoyed the morning just sitting in the office, looking at the myriad of pill boxes Dr. Mary goes through to make the morning concoction for me.  … Continue reading →

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On No! Not “The Gym” Again!

Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Paul

My eyes opened at 7:10 am, and quickly we jumped out of bed and headed off to get ready to be subjected to severe punishment!  We often wonder why we pay these horrible people to bend, twist, contort, convulse, defile, … Continue reading →

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Annie At Segerstrom And Then Party Time

Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Paul

We are up and going. We have put away Valentine’s Day decorations and decorated for St. Patrick’s Day. We might surprise the kids returning from Vista around 4:00 p.m. We wondered if they would notice the change in decor—like swapping … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEAR YEAR 2025!

Posted on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 by Paul

Goodbye, 2024. Go away and stay away! We found a great way to start the year: a trip to the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center to see Back To The Future. We had brunch at the Silver Trumpet across the street … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Ready!

Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2024 by Paul

We were up and going fairly early, preparing for Diane and Pat’s visit for tomorrow’s birthday party. They came into Long Beach at 11:00 am and to Casa Valencia at 12:30 pm, where we spent the rest of the day … Continue reading →

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It Begins! My Oh My!

Posted on Sunday, December 8, 2024 by Paul

Destination #1 is Gulliver’s at the OC Airport for a festive visit with the Packard International Car Club members, Dianne, and the gang!  The parking lot was filled with old Packards, looking like a retirement home for classic cars. I … Continue reading →

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Out With The Old; In With The New!

Posted on Saturday, November 30, 2024 by Paul

We got to work early, collecting all the remaining fall and Thanksgiving decor and putting it into one spot for packing!  Soon, the 28 cases of Christmas will arrive, and we will be decorating like mad, hoping to be done … Continue reading →

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Christmas Season Has Started1

Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 by Paul

We woke at “0-dark thirty”, turned off the turkey carcass pot, and waited until it cooled before deboning the remains.  Then, we chopped up onions, carrots, garlic, and potatoes, added them to the pot, and started heating everything again! After … Continue reading →

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Off To South Coast Reperatory To See Joan

Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by Paul

We were up and at them by 7:00 am, fueled by the promise of our gym session at 8:15 am! By 8:30 am, we were on our cycles, cruising down the freeway like the stars of a high-stakes action movie—complete … Continue reading →

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We Are Off To The Theater This Evening!

Posted on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 by Paul

First things first, our bi-weekly workout! My back sounded like Rice Krispies—Snap, Crackle, and Pop! After the workouts, we feel worn out, but we move better after a few minutes of complaining. Sore today, stronger tomorrow. Remember,  Take care of your … Continue reading →

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Sliding Into The Weekend!

Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2024 by Paul

Thursday morning, and all is well! Today, we will do nothing until noon, when we take the weekly trip to the Elks Lodge for Girls Night Out! We went for a speed walk through the garden but then took a … Continue reading →

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David Reidy, RIP 1942-2024

Posted on Sunday, September 8, 2024 by Paul

We got a call at 1:33 am from Dianne, and she reported that David had passed peacefully at the hospice care facility. We immediately jumped in the car and headed to Dianne’s house. We picked her up, went to the … Continue reading →

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We Dinned Indian And Saw A Play!

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 by Paul

7:00 am, and we are in the garden, but most of the time with flowers and other “gardening tasks”.  Mary trimmed her roses, and I cleaned out the mosquito trap, which was easy.  I took the trap to the garage … Continue reading →

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