Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2025 by Paul

I had my marching orders.  At 8:15 am, I was off to the flower store to get roses for all the ladies joining us today, thirteen, I think!  I succeeded in my assignment, and I rewarded myself with a donut … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Is Here In Full Force

Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2025 by Paul

What a magnificent day with an expected temperature of 97 degrees.   Our first piece of business was an appointment at UCI for some tests.  We departed the house at 7:30 am, arriving just 20 minutes later.  Mary got the tests … Continue reading →

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A Great Day Was Had By All!

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by Paul

We were up at 7:00 am and getting ready for our morning trek to the gym.  I almost decided to stay home and then I heard this little voice say, “Suck it up and go to the gym.” I’m not … Continue reading →

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Oh My, 6 AM On A Saturday Morning???

Posted on Saturday, May 3, 2025 by Paul

Alexa went off precisely at 6:00 am, and at 6:00 am and 1.3 seconds, I had the sound off so the princess would not wake up.   As I tiptoed into the office to change into my “go wait two hours … Continue reading →

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May Day!

Posted on Thursday, May 1, 2025 by Paul

A quick look at the calendar revealed today was May 1st, Mayday!  The tradition began about 2,000 years ago.  The significance of the maypole dance is to celebrate or encourage fertility.  The tree or pole can be considered a phallic … Continue reading →

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Sunday Was A Beautiful Winter-Spring Day!

Posted on Sunday, April 27, 2025 by Paul

Mary was up before me, as I had a severe coughing fit last night and finally fell asleep around 4:00 am.  We had nothing planned today so we took it easy. Mary attacked her roses and came into the house … Continue reading →

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A Walking We Will Go

Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2025 by Paul

Today we have an adventure planned!  At 9:45 am, we headed to Floral Gardens in Santa Ana, where Bob and Donna live.  We met up with them and Robin and Bob for a walk through some of the older homes. … Continue reading →

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On No! Not “The Gym” Again!

Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Paul

My eyes opened at 7:10 am, and quickly we jumped out of bed and headed off to get ready to be subjected to severe punishment!  We often wonder why we pay these horrible people to bend, twist, contort, convulse, defile, … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter To Everyone!

Posted on Sunday, April 20, 2025 by Paul

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!

Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2025 by Paul

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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