Category Archives: Working Around House

Onward…

Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 by Paul

685 Words! We were up and going around 7:00 am so I guess we were tired from doing nothing yesterday. Oreo shot out the door like a rocket and hit her favorite place in the yard. One thing to report: … Continue reading →

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November: The Tooth Is Here

Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by Paul

487 Words! Monday, and that means we self-inflict pain. Paul and Mary arrived at Peak Performance on Monday morning, hoping for a gentle workout and perhaps a muffin afterward. Instead, Antony and Najla greeted us in Viking leather outfits, brandishing … Continue reading →

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November 1st Has Arrived!!!

Posted on Monday, November 2, 2026 by Paul

1,602 Words! We all got up early (Pete, Lisa, and Robin stayed overnight). I decided to fix the bagels we bought yesterday and found out Oreo ate Bob (Bag of Bagels). The bag was empty, so the little girl had … Continue reading →

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Back To A Semi-Normal Day!

Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2026 by Paul

865 words! We worked in the office until 11:00am, then departed for the Elks weekly Girls Night Out! Oreo was her normal, wonderful self. We played ball inside for a while, and finally she said enough; time to go outside … Continue reading →

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We Are Off To Get Brutalized!!

Posted on Monday, October 26, 2026 by Paul

My morning routine has changed now! I get up, turn on Mary’s bathroom heater, check the house temperature, adjust the thermostat, open the back door, and return to the bedroom so Oreo can escape! Oreo goes down the hallway like … Continue reading →

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Halloween Is Just A Week Away!

Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2026 by Paul

The chronometer read 7:00 am, so Mary rose and did MY job! She opened the vermin cage, and Oreo shot out of the room faster than the X-15 Rocket Plane. Oreo did her job outside on the wet grass, then … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day Kept Us Hopping

Posted on Friday, October 23, 2026 by Paul

Sue was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer on October 23th 1997, and the diagnosis was NOT good. As usual, she took on the fight head-on and laughed in cancer’s face. We went to Disneyland that day, and I purchased … Continue reading →

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Off To The Elks We Go!!!

Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2026 by Paul

We were up early at the office as usual, but this time Mary was the busiest. She got a cruise in May 2027 from Rome to Barcelona on Viking (we want to avoid the crumb munchers!) Diane (daughter-in-law) and Megan … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Finally Arrived!

Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 by Paul

8:30 a.m., and we are on our way to get slightly killed; yes, it’s gym day! I shudder thinking about being chained to the various torture devices. But we need to keep this magnificent fizz-zeek tuned up and running to … Continue reading →

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Oreo’s Busy Day!

Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 by Paul

We ALL got up early and got ready to go to the Vet (Oreo doesn’t know what a Vet is yet!). Oreo went outside to do her business while we got dressed for today’s adventure. When we finished dressing, we … Continue reading →

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The New Week Begins

Posted on Monday, October 19, 2026 by Paul

Are you ready? It’s 67 days until Christmas! We are ready! We have our Christmas outfits ready, and we can use them for Halloween, as we did in 2024. The three of us were up early this morning, and Oreo … Continue reading →

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We Have A New Baby! Meet Oreo!

Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2026 by Paul

Today is a big day for us because we adopted a new baby. This one weighs 40 pounds, which was a little tough on Mary, but all are doing well! We drove all the way to Valencia, about 90 miles … Continue reading →

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Mamma Mia At The Elks

Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2026 by Paul

Just a little history: lilesnet.com (our website) was registered on Tuesday, 26th of December 1995, 30 years, 9 months, and 18 days ago, or 11250 days ago! We have another full day, starting with a visit to the Elks for … Continue reading →

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Mary Paints The World

Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 by Paul

Today is Tuesday, so my favorite artist will leave Casa Valencia at noon and take the Silver Fox for a ride to the Tustin Senior Citizens Center. That also means I will work around the house on my personal to-do … Continue reading →

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Nada!

Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2026 by Paul

Mary and I spent the day working around the house, but by mid-morning we were showing serious signs of Vicky-and-Jim withdrawal—so we called for a visit before things got worse. They arrived around 5, just in time for homemade corn … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived!

Posted on Friday, October 9, 2026 by Paul

Things are almost back to normal. We got up early, and I studied for my blood test, which is scheduled for 10:00 am. The allergy doctor wanted to draw blood, but when I gave him some paper and a handful … Continue reading →

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Back To Normal (Whatever That Is!)

Posted on Thursday, October 8, 2026 by Paul

Today was easy! We were up and working in the office while also getting ready for Girls’ Night Out at the lodge. The regulars were there except for Will and Iris. We have two funnies to share. Last month, Owen … Continue reading →

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Oh No! Today Is Gym Day!!!!

Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 by Paul

My internal clock is still completely broken. I crashed early and then—bam—my eyes popped open at 4:00 am like I had been summoned by a rooster with a personal grudge. Mary adjusted easily, of course, but I suppose that’s expected … Continue reading →

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T-1; We Are Ready For The Adventure!

Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 by Paul

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Today we are off again for self-induced body bashing. We saw that the Peak Performance gym … Continue reading →

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To The Gym & Packed!

Posted on Monday, September 21, 2026 by Paul

It’s Monday, and even though I tried to hide from the calendar, I could hear screams and yells in my head, which meant GYM DAY! We arrived a little early, and I got in eight miles on the upright stationary … Continue reading →

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