Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

Happy Easter To Everyone!

It’s Easter morning, and for the first time in forty years, I’m not panicked about getting ready for guests or heading to brunch.  The family is getting older, and they must establish their traditions.  Years ago, we had a tradition … Continue reading

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A “Normal” Sunday!

Robin crashed at our place last night, likely plotting her strategy for conquering the Spring Boutique at the Elks Lodge. I suspect she was scheming to outshop everyone while wearing her lucky shopping socks!  She was undoubtedly welcome since I … Continue reading

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Hell Of A Way To Start The Day!

The day was going to be pretty, with temperatures in the mid-70s and a small breeze. But when I arose, I was having a difficult time breathing, and it was difficult to walk. Mary got up a little bit after … Continue reading

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Planning To Plan Is Tiring!

Happy Birthday to our oldest grandson, Jonathan! Thirty-five years young, he and Sarah were such a joy to be with this summer as we toured the Caribbean together. This morning, we took it slow and got our coffee before walking … Continue reading

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We Piddled All Day!

Mary took it easy and worked inside while I managed to putter around the backyard all day.   I fixed the drip system for the roses, moved the patio furniture around so we could roll in the swing when it rains, … Continue reading

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Saturday Was Fairly Mild!

It’s Saturday, and it’s time to work in the garden, so we did. Our first stop was Orange Farmers Supply, where we found Acid Planting Soil for our berry patch. The berries love acidic soil! We got three bags and … Continue reading

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Spring + 1; All Is OK!

Well, a change of schedule!  We rescheduled our gym class until Friday, and today is Friday, so off we went!  We wiggled and giggled for an entire hour and stretched muscles that we never knew we had.  In addition, we … Continue reading

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Celebration Time!

We were up early because we needed to go to H&H Nursery, our favorite place to shop for veggies.  They had a super selection, and the plants were less expensive than those at Roger’s Gardens. Mary found some peppers we … Continue reading

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Sunday Was Busy!

The day was enjoyable! I woke up to my alarm blaring like it was auditioning for a rock concert. After accidentally pouring orange juice into my cereal instead of milk, I decided it was a sign to try new things. … Continue reading

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Gym, Dentist, Lunch, And ByeBye

We were all up fairly early, and Mary and I prepared for our usual Monday morning visit to the gym, where the staff brutalized us.  After 45 minutes on the stationary bike, I was ushered into the torture area, where … Continue reading

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