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Time For Girls Night Out!

Posted on Thursday, September 8, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Beautiful St. Augustine, Florida, was settled by Spanish admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles on this day in history, Sept. 8, 1565. Continuously inhabited now for 457 years, it’s the oldest city in North America. To brighten up your day! … Continue reading →

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It’s Mid Week; What Should We Do?

Posted on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Paul retired from North American Aviation, Rockwell International, and Boeing on 3/21/2007 after 41 years of service.  It was 5648 days ago, and he loves every second of it!  (15 Years, 5 Months, and 17 Days). Mary retired from … Continue reading →

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Another Hot Day Is Ahead!

Posted on Monday, September 5, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  The hottest natural temperature recorded was July 10th, 1913, in Death Valley, California.  It was 134 degrees Fahrenheit. It was 80 when we got up this morning; hard to believe, almost like being in Phoenix or Las Vegas!  Rumor … Continue reading →

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Hotter Than Heck!!

Posted on Sunday, September 4, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  Until they are needed, the balls at Wimbledon are stored in refrigerated containers at 68F. It will be hot today, so we hit the swim spa at 6:00 AM sharp!  We worked in the yard for a few minutes, … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, September 2, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Men Sweat More Than Women!  While women have more sweat glands than men, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, men’s sweat glands are more active, leading them to sweat more than women.  The more you sweat, the … Continue reading →

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Get Ready; Get Set

Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Statistics on air travel reveal that there are around 500,000 people in the air at any moment.

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Work And Play; That’s The Way!

Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Months that begin on a Sunday always have a Friday the 13th in them. Out to the Swim Spa was first on our agenda.  But first, we swung by the wall looking for new varmints caught on the traps.  Alas, … Continue reading →

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Not Too Hot Today; Only 85!

Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  Anteaters have no teeth. Today was hardly describable as we pretty much piddled around the house.  He heard we were going to do some gardening, so Scout brought us a picture he took of himself recently. Scout, the Wonder … Continue reading →

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We Is Insulated!

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Whoops!  Fiberglass was invented when a young researcher named Dale Kleist attempted to create a vacuum-tight seal between two pieces of glass, and a high-pressure jet of air shot through and turned them into fibers. The vegetable garden is … Continue reading →

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Joe To The Rescue!

Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Plants really do respond to sound.  Talking to plants to help them grow is a well-known old wives’ tale, but studies have shown vibration (like music, or perhaps even the sweet sound of your voice) can affect plant growth.  … Continue reading →

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