Category Archives: Working Around House

To The Mardi Gras At The Fullerton Elks

Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Mardi Gras is more than just a day, it’s an entire season. Carnival season begins on Twelfth Night (January 6) and ends on Fat Tuesday  (It’s called Fat Tuesday because it’s the last day that many people eat meat and … Continue reading →

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Saturday And Mary Is Getting Smarter!

Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2022 by Paul

Sad Fact: 30 years ago, America was the leader in the quantity and quality of high school diplomas, and today, our nation is ranked 36th in the world. 5:30 AM, and the Alexa goes off!  What?  Saturday morning and Alexa … Continue reading →

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Friday Is Here And We Are Hard At Work!

Posted on Friday, March 25, 2022 by Paul

Fact: If you work 40 hours a week up until 65 years, you will work just over 90,000 hours in your lifetime. Leonardo Da Vinci is credited with writing the first resume. The industrial revolution allowed people to work longer … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out; Colleen Leaves For New Hampshire!

Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body. It beats approximately 100,000 times per day, pumping almost 2,000 gallons of blood. Today would have been my 34th anniversary with Sue but being with mMAry and the girls … Continue reading →

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A Wiring We Will Go!

Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Master Electricians Train Almost as Long As Doctors– There is no room for error in the highly hazardous field of electrical work.  Electricians who have become Master Electricians have been training through classroom work and hands-on experience for many years.  … Continue reading →

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Initiation Day! Retired Fifteen Years Today!

Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Since its founding on February 16, 1868, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) has been recognized by the noble creature that is the symbol of the Order.  The elk is a peaceful animal but will rise in … Continue reading →

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Monday Has Arrived; The Week Can Now Start!

Posted on Monday, March 21, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Surprisingly, Mondays are the least rainy day of the week.  Although the exact science behind this is unknown, researchers believe it is due to the decrease in man-made pollution over the weekend. The morning was quiet as the morning … Continue reading →

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The Guys Returned At 8:00 AM

Posted on Friday, March 18, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Electric eels can produce strong electric shocks of around 500 volts for both self-defense and hunting. Minding my own business at 8:00 AM, the doorbell rang.  Say what?  Our head electrician lives in Fountain Valley and was supposed to … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Corned Beef and Cabbage Was an American Innovation – The meal that became a St. Patrick’s Day staple across the country—corned beef and cabbage—was an American innovation.  While ham and cabbage were eaten in Ireland, corned beef offered a … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week; Domi Comes To Visit!

Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 by Paul

Fact: There’s only one letter that doesn’t appear in any American state name.  There’s a Z in Arizona and an X in Texas, but no Q in any of them. We were up at going early because Domi and her … Continue reading →

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