Category Archives: Working Around House

The Only Thing That Changes Is The Weather!

Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2026 by Paul

Last week it was so hot that I considered applying SPF 1000 just to step outside. This week, it’s like Mother Nature’s gone bipolar—highs in the 60s and rain! At this rate, my wardrobe is just going to be a … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Monday Has Arrived!

Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 by Paul

Up and at ’em!  By 8:00 am, Mary and I  got dressed in our battle gear—a questionable mix of workout clothes and “I promise I can run directly to the fridge” shirts—ready to fend off the dreaded personal trainers.  You … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Has Arrived And We Are Still Working!

Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2026 by Paul

It’s January, and Alexa just reported it’s going to be 85 degrees today!  I thought to myself, ‘Maybe we’ve had a pole reversal, and summer came in like a boss!’ I half expected to see palm trees sprouting in my … Continue reading →

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Work And More Work!

Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2026 by Paul

No, we have not arranged for hired help!  Mary and I work like 3 1/2 people, each having the effect of seven!  Mary did another flyby on her closet while I attacked my two small file cabinets.  We have taken … Continue reading →

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Gym, Work, Dine; It’s A Rough Life

Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 by Paul

All was going well until I realized it was Wednesday, which meant we had to trek to the gym and submit our bodies to extreme pain under the guidance of our drillmasters.  Today, I did something new: I scratched my … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, Where Did You Go?

Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 by Paul

We didn’t even leave the house except to get a quick breakfast at Benji’s.    Mary had to register for her painting class at 9:00 am, so she had to be there no later than 8:30 am to secure her … Continue reading →

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Another Week, Another Dollar!

Posted on Monday, January 12, 2026 by Paul

Another day has foisted itself upon us, and we will weather the storm. But first, we must go to the gym and get our bodies moving again after four days of straight dancing!  The hot tub yesterday helped, but now … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Arrived!

Posted on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 by Paul

We went to the gun at 8:15 am.  We went to do battle and win, but alas, we both schlepped out of the building totally drained, feet dragging, and body parts rearranged into an almost unrecognizable form. We had to … Continue reading →

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Twosday Has Arrived And We Are Off And Running

Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 by Paul

OMG!!!  It is 5:45 am, and Alexa woke us up with two men screaming, “Hey, Wake Up!” and “Get Out of Bed!” at the top of their collective lungs!  It was not an accident; we had to be up so we … Continue reading →

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The Weak Beginith! We Are Ready!

Posted on Monday, January 5, 2026 by Paul

It’s Moanday, and this we know because the work GYM (a most frightening word at our age) showed up on the “what do we do today” list!   After our five-mile bike ride and getting beaten up by professionals, we will … Continue reading →

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