Category Archives: Working Around House

The End Of The Week And She Remains Weak!

Well, Sleeping Beauty is doing just that!  So I went to the kitchen, made myself a Cup ó Joe, and returned to the office to play on the computer.   Working on the computer does two things for me: 1) it … Continue reading

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Thursday Has Arrived!

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!

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!

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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Monday Has Arrived

My eyes finally popped open at 7:30 am—like a can of soda that’s been shaken too much—unusually late for me. Then it hit me: Scout had been up and down all night, turning our house into a midnight racetrack. Honestly, … Continue reading

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Rainy Day; Good Time To Recover!

Mary is still recovering and it is probably a broken rib.  In most cases, a fractured rib will heal on its own in about six weeks. Doctors no longer prescribe compression wraps for rib fractures, because they can restrict breathing, … Continue reading

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We Are On The Move!

The gym was ready, with the front door looking like its mouth was open and teeth showing.  We felt like lambs being led to the wolves!  We got beat up for almost 60 minutes AFTER riding the stationary bike for … Continue reading

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It’s Cold!! At 9:30 AM It Was 49 Degrees Outside! Brrrrrrrrr!

We did not wake up until a little past 7:00 am.  We heard the roosters giggling because they were up first! In the afternoon, we did some chores around the house, and I fixed a big steak for brunch because … Continue reading

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Sad-A-Day Done Arrived!

The world keeps spinning, doesn’t it? Today was no exception! We were up and cleaning before the sun was fully awake—by 7:00 am, we were on it. It’s just another busy day, but who doesn’t love a little chaos? Dru … Continue reading

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Work Work Work Work Work! Phooey!

That’s all we did!  Nothing romantic just worked.  In the afternoon, I got my beard fixed and went grocery shopping.   I was shocked at the prices! Mary made a nice dinner, and we went back to work! We crashed at … Continue reading

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