Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

Friday Has Arrived! The Weekend Gets Near!

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 by Paul

Yes, I know it’s Friday, but we had a doctor’s visit on Monday, so we rescheduled the gym for today.  That gave me two extra days without pain.   I was asked which exercise I enjoyed the best, and I answered! … Continue reading →

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Birthday, Graduation, Wedding; We have A Busy Day!

Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2025 by Paul

Perhaps that was an overstatement; I planned to take over our block, but even that seemed too much.  I settled for taking over our kitchen and making a cup of coffee while doing it! We enjoyed our coffee while sitting … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out, Doctor, Dancing…We Had A Full Day!

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 by Paul

My cousin Claudia had her 81st birthday today.  She came with us to see Dad off at the pier when he went to Hawaii on the Matson Hawaiian Pilot cargo ship! I know Mary loves me, but I heard from … Continue reading →

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Off For Some Theater And Cultural Expansion!

Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 by Paul

When I made our morning coffee, I was taken aback by the beauty of the day.  Even the birds were flying backwards to see where they had been.  The pool is about 85 degrees; two more degrees and it will … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2025

Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2025 by Paul

Join us on the website for the full celebration! I wish it were true, but alas, we are going to have brunch at the Elks and then see the Elvis Presley show. The Elks Father’s Day Lunch not only features … Continue reading →

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Never On Sunday…. Well, Maybe!

Posted on Sunday, June 8, 2025 by Paul

Attention On deck; Attention On Deck; the captain is in charge!  Yes, Captain Mary (her actual rank) ordered me for a full inspection before I went to the garden for a day’s work.  I complied, and she was flabbergasted.  I … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work

Posted on Friday, June 6, 2025 by Paul

We strolled the garden to see what would be in the next meal, and the cucumbers were coming on strong.  These guys begin to grow slowly, and then they take off like a shot. Did You Know? Cucumbers, despite being … Continue reading →

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All We Did Was Eat!

Posted on Thursday, June 5, 2025 by Paul

OK.  It is 5:00 a.m., and we are preparing for the CT Scan of the carotid artery.  The carotid arteries are major blood vessels that supply the head and neck with oxygenated blood.  They are crucial for brain function and … Continue reading →

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We Gonna Grad-U-Ate!

Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 by Paul

Today, we jump into the Silver Fox and head north to Camarillo to attend Megan’s high school graduation.  The 90-mile journey was uneventful.  With a Breakfast Mac and a Latte in hand, we headed up the 55 to the 405 … Continue reading →

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Zip Nada, We Stayed Home!

Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2025 by Paul

Mary made significant progress in the office.   After thirteen trips to the file cabinet and fourteen to the trash, her chair is now visible.  The desk, not so much!! We received an email from our dear neighbor, Jeff, who included … Continue reading →

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