Category Archives: Working Around House

The Battle Continues; So Far, Christmas Three, Mary & Paul One

Posted on Sunday, January 4, 2026 by Paul

We were up at the crack of dawn, we put on our clothes, and were eager to take back the house from Christmas.  However, one look at the work to be done made us both pass out in sheer fear … Continue reading →

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Goodby Christmas, See You Next Year!

Posted on Saturday, January 3, 2026 by Paul

Oh my!  The big job began this morning: packing up Christmas decorations and getting them ready for storage.  The question is, how do we get 100 pounds of %#$&# into a 50-pound bag?? We had a load of fun decorating, … Continue reading →

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I Remember It Well!

Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2025 by Paul

It is now December 2020, and Sue has been gone for almost ten months.  Christmas would have been sad except that Dr. Mary entered my life, and my kids readily welcomed her into the family with open arms.  I introduced … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 1987

Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 by Paul

In 1987, I left home and was in the process of getting a divorce.  I moved into an apartment near work in mid-summer.  I missed the kids, and they were pretty much mad at me for leaving.  I understood, but … Continue reading →

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Hang It High!

Posted on Monday, December 15, 2025 by Paul

In about 1989, I lived in a home in Los Alamitos that had a vaulted ceiling, perfect for a tall Christmas tree!  So we selected a twelve-foot tree and brought it home.  I laid it in the driveway and hosed … Continue reading →

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I Know You!

Posted on Friday, December 12, 2025 by Paul

For many years, as a child, I remember that on Christmas Eve, around 8:00 pm, the phone would ring.  Mom always answered the phone and announced that Santa had been spotted by one of the neighbors on our street.  A … Continue reading →

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Working At The Dime Store!

Posted on Monday, December 8, 2025 by Paul

Why was the snowman looking through the carrots?  He was picking his nose. The old stores had wooden counters, and the goods were laid on the table, separated by glass, which was in turn held by clips.  Every “bin” had … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy Busy; I Needs To Retire!!

Posted on Thursday, December 4, 2025 by Paul

For the rest of the year, I plan to revisit old Christmas memories (The Ghost of Christmas Past?)  Please laugh and giggle along with me as I navigate my misadventures on the way to adulthood (some people are not sure … Continue reading →

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We Are Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by Paul

I envisioned the house decorated for the cleaning folks, but alas, many boxes remain, scattered throughout the home.  Domilita and her staff will be here at noon, and hopefully they can find the floor. To add to the confusion, Mary … Continue reading →

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Decorating Gets Underway, One Day Late!

Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 by Paul

We were up and moving at 7:00 am; Mary fixed coffee to get our hearts started, we worked in the office paying bills and taking pills, and then got dressed for the big move!  Seventeen trips back and forth from … Continue reading →

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