Category Archives: Working Around House

Toosday Has Shown Itself And We Are Ready!

Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Paul

We have to be at the Tustin Seniors Center at 8:15 am to get in line to sign up for the watercolor painting class.  I always wondered who “WE” was, and now I know.  Mary signs up, and I provide … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter Y’all!

Posted on Sunday, April 5, 2026 by Paul

This is the first Easter Weekend that we did not have a party at the house because “everyone” was gone.  Michele and Franklin were out of town; Robin and Bob were on a cruise; Bob and Donna were in Palm … Continue reading →

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Working In The Fields! Tote That Barge, Lift That Bale!

Posted on Saturday, April 4, 2026 by Paul

As soon as I got up, I called the Finchs (Brian and Jan), who live in London, eight hours ahead of us, and told them they were about to have guests.  Robin and Bob plan to visit with them during … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, April 3, 2026 by Paul

The day started with scraping and pounding on the walls.  Our painters have been working for five days doing prep.  The walls look great now, and next week they get a paint job!  The painter will start with the front … Continue reading →

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Back To “Normal”

Posted on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by Paul

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation, itching, and swelling, or to replace the natural cortisol produced by the adrenal glands in adrenal gland conditions.  It is available as creams, ointments, tablets, and injections, and treats conditions such … Continue reading →

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Errands And Gardening Plus A Visit To The Elks!

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 by Paul

We kicked things off at the doctor’s office to return the sleep machine—because nothing says “adulting” like dropping off a piece of equipment that looks like it belongs on a submarine.  We found out the machine failed to record anything, … Continue reading →

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Packing Day!

Posted on Friday, March 20, 2026 by Paul

In retrospect, I should NOT have had Mary read the book three times!    I observed her packing activities and saw she thought packing for a week was easy: 3 swimsuits, 1 pair of flip-flops, and 47 “just in case” … Continue reading →

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It Was A Sad But Beautiful Day!

Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2026 by Paul

I woke up SORE with my lower back screaming in agony.  We had to get up early because we were going to Jeff’s “funeral” at the cemetery just three miles down the road.   It was a small group, perhaps 12-14 … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Arrived! We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by Paul

It is Wednesday, and I tried to hide under the sheets, so Mary would not drag me to the “fitness center”.  Fitness center,r my aching everything!  I was made into a pretzel, lifted weights heavier than Superman could manage, and … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 by Paul

St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, began as a Christian feast honoring St. Patrick, the 5th-century missionary credited with spreading Christianity in Ireland.  Over time, it grew into a lively celebration of Irish culture worldwide—full of parades, music, dancing, … Continue reading →

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