Category Archives: Working Around House

Busy Day; Our First Setback

I am busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kickin’ contest. Up early, I worked around the house for a while.  Mary called when she was on her way to work.  She had a half-day, so we decided to meet … Continue reading

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Things Are Moving Along!

What part of the chicken can you make music with? The drumstick. Today we did nothing, zip, nada.  This week was tough getting the house staged.  I was on the phone with the real estate folks and watched some TV.  … Continue reading

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Up And Raring To Go!

Morning is wonderful. Its only drawback is that it comes at such an inconvenient time of day. Mary drove over to visit my house as there were some last-minute things to do.  We decided to go to Old Ranch for … Continue reading

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More Work… More Work! Eek!

 Mary told me to stop acting like a flamingo, so I had to put my foot down. I was up at the crack of dawn, being careful to be quiet so Mary could sleep.  She worked alongside me yesterday all … Continue reading

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My Ear Hurts!

I have Van Gogh’s ear for music! Mary worked today, so I stayed home and fought the battle of the continuous chores; there is always something to do around a house. Then the phone begins to ring and ring.  I … Continue reading

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Work Work Work!

Did you hear about the semi-colon that broke the law? He was given two consecutive sentences. We worked today!  We cleaned the house as a real estate person is coming tomorrow about renting Mary’s house, the two-story situation is getting … Continue reading

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Saturday Morning And We Are Hard At Work!

The Man Who Created Autocorrect Has Died. Resturant In Peace. We were up early and attacked the garden with vigor.  We worked over three hours pulling weeds, harvesting various veggies, planting corn, and mulching.  The garden is looking good and … Continue reading

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Just Kicking Back…

I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead; tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in … Continue reading

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It’s Been Fourteen Years Since I Retired!

The best part about retirement is that you don’t have to worry about getting caught for doing nothing. Sue and I walked out of work for the last time fourteen years ago today, and we enjoyed thirteen years together before … Continue reading

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Sunday Was Great!

Definition:  Paradox – two physicians. We were up early and did some chores.  Breakfast was super, bacon and eggs, my favorite.  We were getting ready to go to San Diego (actually Vista) to see Pete and Lisa, but they were … Continue reading

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