Category Archives: Working Around House

Sunday Be Here!

Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2025 by Paul

Robin stayed with us overnight so we could visit Irene together today.  We spent the morning messing around the house until it was time to head to Old Ranch at 11:00 am. We called Colleen on the bat phone and … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Returned, So Long Week!

Posted on Friday, August 8, 2025 by Paul

The day began calmly, inviting us to work in the yard, but alas, the gym called us to Villa Park. We moved gym day to Friday since we were otherwise occupied on Wednesday.   The gym activities were pretty normal except … Continue reading →

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Oh My! Liar Liar, Pants On Fire!!

Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2025 by Paul

I was shocked by the numbers revealed: 195.3 pounds!  Oh my, I need to skip more meals.  Skipping meals is a no-no, so I will order a hockey puck (hamburger patty sans everything) for lunch with iced tea! With Mary’s … Continue reading →

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I Love Work; Could Watch It All Day Long!

Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Paul

5:30 am and we are up and running on all eight cylinders.   Well, maybe seven?  We spent an hour or so in the office before getting ready for the day’s more serious tasks. “Mornings are like nature in spring… humming … Continue reading →

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Did I Say Inactive?

Posted on Friday, July 25, 2025 by Paul

We were without energy today!  We did decide to have steak for breakfast. We then headed to the garden to do cleanup before the gardener arrived.  We started by removing the flowers from around our pet pineapple.  They were shading … Continue reading →

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I Am Having My Midmorning Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Paul

Mary was first up on this fine day.  Meanwhile, I was having my midmorning crisis. A midmorning crisis is a period of self-reflection and emotional turbulence that some people experience during old age, typically between 80 and 100 years old.  … Continue reading →

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We Goofed!

Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Paul

Us goof up?  Nah, that can’t happen, but it did!  We were happy as a pair of clams working in the office when Mary remembered we were supposed to be in Long Beach for some plastic surgery at 8:00 am.  … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work!

Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2025 by Paul

At 6:15 am, we hit the garden with a vengeance.  We stopped for a cup of coffee, but then we got back to work.  I went around each raised bed and cleaned out the undergrowth, including pulling veggies that were … Continue reading →

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It’s Thursday And That Means “Girl’s Night out!”

Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Paul

The day was so pretty that we went to the patio to drink our coffee.   While we were outside on the patio, we spoke with Joe to bring him up to date on the medical situation.  Since we’re going to … Continue reading →

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Run Paul Run!

Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Paul

Another early day.  Alexa went off at 6:15 am, giving us slightly over an hour to get ready again!  In Mary’s case, it is easy; Paul requires a lot of work to look presentable.  We visited Dr. Cobb’s building, located … Continue reading →

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