Category Archives: Holidays

We love all of the holidays becuase it means we get to see the kids and grand kids and great grandkids

St Patrick’s Day; We Celebrated!

Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 by Paul

What’s Irish and stays out all night? Paddy O’Furniture. Robin stayed last night, and we were all up bright and early, calling Colleen to harass her on the bat phone.   I had to excuse myself as I had a test … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Five Years Ago Today Connor Was Born

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2021 by Paul

Children are the rainbow of life. Grandchildren are the pot of gold! Connor turns twenty-five years young; OMG, I can remember the day he was born! The zombies were out in full force; it was a night in the middle … Continue reading →

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I Was Shot And It Was Not By Cupid!

Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2021 by Paul

Statistically…. 9 out of 10 injections are in vein. I was up at 6:30 AM and got ready for my first visit to Disneyland for over a year, but alas, visiting the mouse was not on the agenda.  I had … Continue reading →

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Hello 2021; You Better Be Good!

Posted on Friday, January 1, 2021 by Paul

What do you call always having a date for New Year’s Eve? Social Security. New Years Day always makes me remember my family, who are no longer with us.  Mary lost her Aunt this morning at 3:00 AM; you just … Continue reading →

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We Did A Miniaturized Version Of A Christmas Tradition

Posted on Friday, December 25, 2020 by Paul

Why did Frosty the Snowman want a divorce? Because he thought his wife was a flake. We were up early, not to catch the worm but to work on the puzzle and open the presidents.  We had our cup of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve And All Is, Well?

Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2020 by Paul

What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar? He got 25 days! Oh boy, its Christmas Eve, we cannot wait, so we didn’t.  We ran to the tree and decided to open one “funny” present.  Well, I was … Continue reading →

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The Day Before The Day Before Christmas

Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 by Paul

I asked Mary what she wanted for Christmas. She told me, “Nothing would make her happier than a diamond necklace,” So I bought her nothing! It was a big day for Mary, her last day at the VA after thirty-four … Continue reading →

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I Count My Blessings And They Are Endless

Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 by Paul

What do they sing at a snowman’s birthday party? Freeze a jolly good fellow! Mary got her call from the VA saying “OK to come in” but check-in through Occupational Therapy.  Tuesday and Wednesday are her last two days at … Continue reading →

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I Made It Another Year!

Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 by Paul

I am one candle closer to starting a house fire. I woke up and did not feel any older, but then I figured it out, I was born at 4:03 PM, so I have to wait until later in the … Continue reading →

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It’s Decoration Day!

Posted on Saturday, December 12, 2020 by Paul

In 2020, the best gift will be hand Santa-tizer. So, Miss Mary called first thing, like 6:00 AM, and said, “Get your buns over here, we must decorate!”.  I quickly got ready and off I went in a cloud of … Continue reading →

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