Category Archives: Working Around House

Another Week Begins! I Have Seen 4,181 Weeks Since I Was Born!

Posted on Monday, February 3, 2025 by Paul

Another week begins, and we hope Mary’s back is 90% recovered. Unless she gets better soon, I must get gloves because I am getting ” dishpan hands.” “Dishpan hands” refer to dry, red, rough, and scaly hands often caused by … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Do I Get A Day Of Rest? Nooooooooo!

Posted on Sunday, February 2, 2025 by Paul

The coffee helps us get started!  I was up at 5:30 am, while Sleeping Beauty stayed in bed until 8:30 am.   She got up with a little bit of assistance from the old man! Mary wandered into the kitchen and … Continue reading →

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The Weekend And February Has Arrived!

Posted on Saturday, February 1, 2025 by Paul

It is only 327 days until Christmas!  The year is moving along! I got a note from my cousin Claudia, who said her husband Doug has been having some medical issues. He is back home now and doing well, but … Continue reading →

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The End Of The Week And She Remains Weak!

Posted on Friday, January 31, 2025 by Paul

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!

Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 by Paul

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!

Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 by Paul

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!

Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 by Paul

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

Posted on Monday, January 27, 2025 by Paul

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!

Posted on Sunday, January 26, 2025 by Paul

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!

Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 by Paul

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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