Category Archives: Elks

Mary and I are both Elks and we enjoy participating in their events and joining with our friends for special occasions!

Another Busy Day!

Posted on Thursday, May 9, 2024 by Paul

June Gloom has come early this year.  The sky is grey every morning, but by noon, the sky is blue, and the birds are flying backward to see where they have been! May and June are typically the cloudiest months … Continue reading →

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What A Day!

Posted on Friday, May 3, 2024 by Paul

It’s Friday, so it’s time to stop working and rest. We walked the garden, and the roses were amazing—almost like they were plugged into a power source somewhere! These little roses produce summer blossoms and look like the Irish butter … Continue reading →

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T-1; The Countdown Continues!

Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2024 by Paul

Giggle Time: We both slept until 6:30 am, so we must have been tired. When Mother Nature called, I got up twice during the night but did not go into the office; I returned to bed. Scout was worried. He … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday And I Am Better!

Posted on Friday, March 29, 2024 by Paul

Finally I am feeling a little better!  It’s been two weeks of coughing and hacking but the new antibiotics seem to be working.  Whatever, I decided to kick back and continue resting. Going through the closet and pulling out trip … Continue reading →

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Feelin’ A Little Better!

Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Paul

Dr. Mary has been working miracles, and I am feeling a little better today. We were up early, and I received my daily dose of the magic pill she had made yesterday. Although I tasted a new flavor, perhaps it … Continue reading →

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Time to Stomp!

Posted on Saturday, March 23, 2024 by Paul

We were up at oh-dark-thirty this morning as Mary must be in LA at 8:00 am.  We tip-toed around so as not to wake the roosters in the hood.  At 5:54 am, I was in the office and began the … Continue reading →

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St Paddy’s Has Arrived!!

Posted on Sunday, March 17, 2024 by Paul

We have nothing planned until 5:00 pm when we are headed to the Elks Lodge for the bi-monthly Starlighter’s Dance Club.  We got up early and headed to the garden/backyard, where we attempted to prepare things for our extended vacation.  … Continue reading →

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Out And About!

Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2024 by Paul

Take a minute and listed to “The Carlton Weaver” Did You Know? In the summer of 1787, the journeymen weavers of the Calton started to agitate for a wage increase. The dispute grew bitter, with the strikers cutting the webs … Continue reading →

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Off And Running!

Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2024 by Paul

Last night, the wind started, sounding like a freight train coming down the street.  The house moaned, and pots fell on the patio.  I glanced at the new gazebo cover, which was withstanding the onslaught.  Around 2:00 am, I closed … Continue reading →

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Another Week Gone Ka-Putt!

Posted on Friday, March 1, 2024 by Paul

Today is Friday, so I had my usual morning workout with a trainer who is 50 pounds lighter than me.  I had a new trainer today, and she did a good job, except that she is a bit dyslexic.  While … Continue reading →

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