Category Archives: Working Around House

240 Days Until Christmas!

We slept late this morning, not waking up until after 8:30 am.  Mary is trying to come down with a cold, and I had a rough first night, as I couldn’t sleep due to coughing!   Scout was somehow let outside … Continue reading

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The Week Begins With An Oof!

The “oof” was me missing the bicycle seat and almost landing on the floor.  We did about 40 minutes on the bikes before hitting the exercise pads laid out carefully on the hard concrete floor.  Now that we know each … Continue reading

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Sunday Was A Beautiful Winter-Spring Day!

Mary was up before me, as I had a severe coughing fit last night and finally fell asleep around 4:00 am.  We had nothing planned today so we took it easy. Mary attacked her roses and came into the house … Continue reading

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Another “Zero Activity” Day; Two In A Row!

We were up and going early, and after our morning coffee, I dashed upstairs and put the finishing touches on the Loft’s new workstation. Time to get to work and spread the paint!! Mary has a great view over her … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Is Just Ahead…

The calendar reveals that we have zero activities today except for the gym; oh my, we don’t know how to react!  We rolled over and slept until 7:00 am, which is the time we need to get up for the … Continue reading

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The Weekend Has Started Out Beautifully!!!

We were so lazy today that we didn’t roll out of bed until a respectable 8:00 am—what can I say, we’re not early risers, we’re “efficient snoozers!” The sky was clearer than my morning brain, with absolutely no clouds—probably because … Continue reading

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The Week Has Gone; Friday Has Arrived!

Last night was Scout’s night to roar.  He went to bed by himself at 9:00 pm, so I thought this would be easy.  At 11 pm, 1 am, 3 am, and 3:15 am, I was alerted to his needs and … Continue reading

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Thursday Has Come On Stage; We Shall Celebrate!

We woke up at 7:00 am and headed to Huntington Beach to visit Mary’s former office partner, who is an optician. Mary thought her glasses needed some adjustments. However, after the check-up, there was very little change, so she didn’t … Continue reading

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Taxes Are Paid; Bank Account Is Empty!

Wednesday is the day that screams, “Time to squeeze into that gym outfit!” I can barely contain my excitement at the thought of being poked, twisted, and laughed at by the Peak Performance staff—it’s like a workout and a comedy … Continue reading

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Tuesday And Spring Has Gone Away; Winter Is Back! Tax Day!

Today, the calendar is as clear as my brain before I’ve had coffee, except for Mary’s painting class! We got off to a slow start; I think we moved slower than paint drying on a rainy day! I officially hate … Continue reading

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