Category Archives: Working Around House

Who Turned The Lights Off?

Posted on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 by Paul

It was 2:00 am, and the wind was howling like a banshee when I got up to take Scout for a drink.  As soon as I was vertical, Scout galloped down the hallway towards the back door, but to my … Continue reading →

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The Wind Cameth And The Wind Taketh Away!

Posted on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 by Paul

We heard about the wind, and let me tell you, at 7:00 am, it wasn’t just whooshing – it was howling like a toddler who lost their favorite toy!  I guess it’s not just the leaves getting blown around; it … Continue reading →

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Monday Arrived And We Worked

Posted on Monday, January 6, 2025 by Paul

I jumped into the Silver Fox this morning at 5:30 am and navigated to Los Alamitos to meet my dermatologist. He did his thing, leaving my face dotted with bandages. I loudly complained when they did not have Spongebob Squarepants-colored … Continue reading →

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Oh Dear, Nothing On The Agenda!

Posted on Sunday, January 5, 2025 by Paul

It is Sunday morning, and we examined the calendar. It was blank, bald, bare, devoid, empty, inexpressive, lifeless, lifeless, naked, and vacant of any activities.  This was quite an emotional experience for us as we usually plan the day over … Continue reading →

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Posted on Saturday, January 4, 2025 by Paul

We got up early and worked all day putting Christmas in their boxes! Mary did most of the moving/packing while I resorted to lifting and staging things for the boys who came over later. We were just about pooped when … Continue reading →

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The Day After The Procedure I Was “OK”!

Posted on Friday, January 3, 2025 by Paul

Whatever they put in the painkiller yesterday worked; I slept clean through the night and didn’t wake up until 6:47 am this morning.   Mary woke soon after and made me some tea before returning to bed.  I heard her scurrying … Continue reading →

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Saturday And We Are Coming Back On-Line; Power Restored; Cough 80% Gone

Posted on Saturday, December 28, 2024 by Paul

We were up bright and late.  It was last 7:40 when we got up.  Being the perfect husband, I got up first, turned up the heat, turned on the bathroom heater, started the coffee maker, and sent Scout out to … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday, Time To Relight The Engines!

Posted on Friday, December 27, 2024 by Paul

Bad news: Scout has been fired!  He managed to come to the side of the bed three times last night and want out.  First, to get some “outside water” at 10:00 pm, he again announced his presence for a #1 … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again!!!

Posted on Monday, December 23, 2024 by Paul

Monday should be optional.  We got up, and there it was, the alarm clock grinning like a fully-toothed alligator just waiting to explode to alert it is 6:00 am.  Alert us?  I can tell what time it is by how … Continue reading →

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We Be Recuperating!

Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2024 by Paul

We’ve been battling a cold, and today, it decided to come back with a dramatic entrance—complete with a fog machine and a theme song! I half-expect it to ask for a standing ovation next! We stayed at home except for … Continue reading →

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