Category Archives: Holidays

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

I Was At Work Christmas Eve In 1968!

Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2025 by Paul

I was lucky enough to work on the Apollo Program and knew these folks (at least to talk to and work with while they were in Downey).  I worked on their space machine (Apollo Command and Service Modules).  I was … Continue reading →

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Hang It High!

Posted on Monday, December 15, 2025 by Paul

In about 1989, I lived in a home in Los Alamitos that had a vaulted ceiling, perfect for a tall Christmas tree!  So we selected a twelve-foot tree and brought it home.  I laid it in the driveway and hosed … Continue reading →

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Packard Anyone??

Posted on Sunday, December 7, 2025 by Paul

The Christmas season in the dime store business was always hectic.  I remember many times Dad would come home from work in the “Step Van” that was fully loaded with goods to be delivered to his Van Nuys store!  Dad … Continue reading →

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Today Decorating Goes Into High Gear!

Posted on Friday, December 5, 2025 by Paul

It is now 1954 on Christmas Eve, and our family is doing the traditional Christmas Eve activity.  First, some background is required. Mom and Dad were married twenty years before I came along, and during these twenty years, Dad was … Continue reading →

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We Are Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by Paul

I envisioned the house decorated for the cleaning folks, but alas, many boxes remain, scattered throughout the home.  Domilita and her staff will be here at noon, and hopefully they can find the floor. To add to the confusion, Mary … Continue reading →

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Christmas Season Starts Today!

Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2025 by Paul

We always begin Christmas with a trip to the Curtiss Theater in Brea to hear the Alley Cats in concert!  Our group laughs and giggles, then heads to a local restaurant. Visit our website for details.  We both have our … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day Has Arrived!

Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2025 by Paul

I woke up and immediately screamed, “Activate: Feast Mode!” on my way to the kitchen to find my favorite knife and fork!   Mary almost fell out of bed, but when she saw it was only 6:00 am, she went back … Continue reading →

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T-1 And The Pace Increases!

Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 by Paul

We were up early and made a “to-do” list: Go to the gym Go to the hair parlor See Chef Marie to check on dinner Stage the house for tomorrow’s festivities! Into the mouth of danger I marched, knowing full … Continue reading →

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Today Is Watercolor Day!

Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 by Paul

We worked in the office, and Mary sorted out all the medical bills from the last several months.  That was quite a task! She got ready to go painting around 10:30 am and headed out the door with her supplies … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween 2025

Posted on Friday, October 31, 2025 by Paul

We were ready to receive little monsters having a large mixing bowl full of treats, but as of 10 pm, we had a total of eight kids!

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