Category Archives: Memories

A New Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, October 30, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Granny “B”:  I was fortunate enough to live with my great-grandmother, Granny Beatty, or as we said, “B.” She came to stay with us when I was probably six years old. She stayed in our tiny home on Comey … Continue reading →

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Dancing At A New Club Far Far Away

Posted on Sunday, October 15, 2023 by Paul

We started working in the garden early in the morning, hoping to finish our tasks before Robin and Bob arrived at 10:00 am on their way to Disneyland.  Mary’s flowers have been looking good for several days; I got them … Continue reading →

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One More Day Of Relaxation!

Posted on Monday, September 4, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Paul The Ham!  In 1956, during my time in Junior High School, we had various shop classes available to us, including electric, metal, print, and auto shops.  While I took every class except auto shop, I didn’t feel like … Continue reading →

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Another Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Two Times A Year!  My parents had been married for 20 years before I came into the world.  During that time, my father had a reputation for enjoying gambling and drinking.  Like me, my dad is a cheerful drinker … Continue reading →

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We Piddled Today!

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  It Smelled So Good! I Grew up next to Culver City at the corner of La Cienega and Venice Boulevards.  It was a small house, but it was filled with love.  In high school, I was an avid ham … Continue reading →

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Monday And Time To Go To Work!

Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 by Paul

Memories: My First & Last Motorcycle It was 1975, and I was beginning to go to the desert and use dune buggies, but I also needed a motorcycle.  I bought a Honda 400 Sports bike for a song.   I fixed … Continue reading →

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The Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, May 15, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Mom, The Creator!  My dear Mother was super creative; she saw art everywhere, not just paintings.  When we were in Arkansas one summer, she visited an antique store, her favorite place to haunt.  She picked up an old wall-mounted … Continue reading →

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Monday Is Here And We Start Again!

Posted on Monday, May 1, 2023 by Paul

Memories: The Day The Store Burnt Down!  It was 1955, and Mom picked me up from school, but she looked worried.  She said, “Number Three stored burnt down”  That meant the Ralph’s 5, 10 & 25 Cent store at the … Continue reading →

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The Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, April 24, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Mom The Renovator!  My dear mother was always moving things around.  When I got home from school I would have to look and see where the furniture was today!  It was funny as I remember we had a very … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Catal; It’s Been Fun Knowing You!

Posted on Friday, April 14, 2023 by Paul

The magnificent solar disk was unobservable this morning by a thick layer of moisture we call fog.  Our backyard mountains were also hiding, so I asked Alexa about the outside temperature.  With her teeth chattering, she responded, “Danger Danger, Mr. … Continue reading →

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