Category Archives: Working Around House

“D-Day” At Chez Liles

Posted on Saturday, December 5, 2020 by Paul

“Your presents are requested.” I was a little worried about today as I had planned to decorate for Christmas, the first time in several years as Sue was in declining health and we did no decorating recently.   This was Sue’s … Continue reading →

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It’s A Work Day For Both Of Us!

Posted on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 by Paul

Will glass coffins be a success? Remains to be seen! Mary headed to the VA with a smile on her face as she planned to turn in her resignation/retirement notice.  This means she only has a few more days to … Continue reading →

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It Be Monday And We Are Goofing Off

Posted on Monday, November 30, 2020 by Paul

This whiteboard is remarkable. Time to unpack and do the wash from our trip.  Mary was first and she did such a good job she suggested she bring food to cook at my house and then I get to unpack … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day Has Arrived

Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2020 by Paul

The old woman who lived in a shoe wasn’t the sole owner, there were strings attached. This will be the first Thanksgiving without Mitch and Sue in thirty-plus years.  I decided to proceed with the celebration at home, not a … Continue reading →

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One More Day And Turkeys Beware!

Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 by Paul

Cartoonist found dead in home. Details are sketchy. Today was” get ready for Turkey Day!”  The cleaning folks were her so I left them alone to do their magic.  I worked in the yard. Domilita has taken care of the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Before Thanksgiving And All Is Well

Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 by Paul

“Getting the longer part of the wishbone is a snap.” Up at the clack of dawn (I have a Japanese alarm clock).  I jumped out of bed, raced to the thermostat, and set it to well-done.  It is getting frosty … Continue reading →

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Prepping For Thanksgiving

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2020 by Paul

“My family told me to stop telling Thanksgiving jokes, but I said I couldn’t quit cold turkey.” Up and at it at 6:00 AM doing our exercises.  It felt pretty good. When I went to my phone, I got a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Was A Busy Day

Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2020 by Paul

Lettuce Romaine Friends We were up and early because Mary wants to play dirty.  That did not sound right!  She wants to play in the garden, dig in the dirt, so we drove to H&H in Lakewood, got a mess … Continue reading →

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Saturday Has Arrived And All Is Well

Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2020 by Paul

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Those were the days. We’ve been told that only 6 people are allowed to meet for Thanksgiving Day this year, but 30 people for a funeral. Therefore we will be holding a funeral … Continue reading →

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Time To Work In The Garden

Posted on Friday, November 20, 2020 by Paul

A friend of mine used to live in a duck pond, but he moved out when he got fed up with all the bills. So we could go out to dinner, I took Scout with me, and he stayed at … Continue reading →

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