Monthly Archives: March 2014

Great News!

Posted on Monday, March 31, 2014 by Paul

Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock.  ~Ben Hecht We had great news.  Our cancer doctor said you can … Continue reading →

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Time To Relax! Newport Harbor Her We Come!

Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2014 by Paul

 

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Chores. Work and Frankie Valli (Tribute Band) At The Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts

Posted on Saturday, March 29, 2014 by Paul

There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. ~Mirabel Osler We began the day  with some chores, a trip to the barber, … Continue reading →

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In The Garden! Then To Dancing

Posted on Friday, March 28, 2014 by Paul

Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity.  ~Voltaire What? No golf?  Yes, no golf! We stayed at home and worked!  Work! Eek!  Paul worked outside … Continue reading →

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A Little Golf… A Little Dancing

Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2014 by Paul

You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart.  ~Author Unknown It was a cool day and a bit windy but we played eighteen holes anyway! Grandma feeds the babies with “Premium Vitamin Fortified Scratch” every day.  The just … Continue reading →

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Golf & The Theater

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 by Paul

“All the world’s a stage.” ? William Shakespeare, As You Like I It was supposed to rain today but as usual, the weatherman was WRONG.  We decided to play even though it said 30% chance.  No rain but we got … Continue reading →

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Trees & Disneyland!

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 by Paul

A seed hidden in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible.  ~Welsh Proverb We called Treeco to come and remove two trees, replant two trees, and thin out and help save our avacado!  They did a great job! … Continue reading →

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Avalon… Here We Come

Posted on Monday, March 24, 2014 by Paul

Plans made swiftly and intuitively are likely to have flaws. Plans made carefully and comprehensively are sure to. – Robert Grudin Today is our wedding anniversary and we decided to mix pleasure with “business”  We went to Catalina to set … Continue reading →

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Old Friends, Magic At The Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts, “New Friends”

Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2014 by Paul

A loyal friend laughs at your jokes when they’re not so good, and sympathizes with your problems when they’re not so bad.  ~Arnold H. Glasgow We went to a favorite restaurant in Seal Beach to meet up with the De … Continue reading →

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Great Day; Dining Out, Theater, And The Elks

Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2014 by Paul

The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.  ~Abe Lemons We worked around the house before going to Seasons 52 for a great lunch before the play!  At OC Performing Arts Center we saw “I Love … Continue reading →

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Golf And Toppers Kept Us Busy From 8:00am Until 11:00pm

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2014 by Paul

Dancing: the vertical expression of a horizontal desire legalized by music.  ~George Bernard Shaw Great news… Grandson Nick was at an USAF ROTC activity.  Dang, he looks so old! We had breakfast at Old Ranch without James… That’s new!  He … Continue reading →

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Golf And Dancing… Keep The Exercising Going!

Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2014 by Paul

If it weren’t for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn’t get any exercise at all.  ~Joey Adams We played golf again today so it is looking like another “25 … Continue reading →

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An Easy Afternoon

Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 by Paul

Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning. – Thomas Jefferson We had our golf lesson and then headed to Old … Continue reading →

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Golf On A Beautiful Southern California Afternoon

Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 by Paul

Golf is so popular simply because it is the best game in the world at which to be bad. ~A.A. Milne We played eighteen holes with James this fine day… The weather was simply magnificent. The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), … Continue reading →

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St Patricks Day! Yeah!

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2014 by Paul

St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.  ~Adrienne Cook We worked around the house today and did some errands before having Carri and Greg over for dinner… A tradition!  … Continue reading →

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Garden And Jam Session

Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2014 by Paul

God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done. ~Author Unknown We spread the straw, planted potatoes, and pulled some weeds before cleaning up and getting ready to go to the Jam Session!  Sue did the treadmill and … Continue reading →

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Gardening & Dancing

Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2014 by Paul

 You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart.  We headed for H&H to get straw bales plus additional veggies to plant. We worked in the garden all day planting more tomatoes and greens beans and peas.  We then … Continue reading →

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Golf And Dancing At The Rondeliers

Posted on Friday, March 14, 2014 by Paul

 There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good.  ~Edwin Denby We had breakfast with James and then played eighteen holes!  Linda joined us for happy hour before we had to leave to … Continue reading →

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Gardening, Dinner, And Dancing!

Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2014 by Paul

Gardening requires lots of water – most of it in the form of perspiration. ~Lou Erickson Sue did chores and cleaned out some drawers & shelves while Paul hit the garden again!  Seven straight hours of hard work but it … Continue reading →

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Golf And A Breeze

Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 by Paul

Weather is a great metaphor for life — sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad, and there’s nothing much you can do about it but carry an umbrella. ~Terri Guillemets We played nine holes with James and the back nine was … Continue reading →

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