Monthly Archives: April 2020

Thank Goodness It’s Thursday

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2020 by Paul

It’s simple; I miss you!  I always will, and that is OK! We often went north to see the Porter’s, Sue’s sister, and family.  We would go up on Friday morning and visit Friday and Saturday, leaving Sunday, making a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Friends, Walking, Working Around House | Comments Off on Thank Goodness It’s Thursday

It Was Ten Weeks Ago Today When My World Collapsed!*

Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 by Paul

Why does it take a minute to say hello and forever to say goodbye? We were part of the “regulars” at Disneyland every Saturday night.  We would dine at Catal and then head off to dance at the Carnation Plaza … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, Friends, Walking, Working Around House | Comments Off on It Was Ten Weeks Ago Today When My World Collapsed!*

Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 by Paul

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.”

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on

It’s Tuesday And All Is Well!

Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 by Paul

All I have to do is close my eyes and think of you, and my mind explodes with thousands of sweet memories we made together! These memories stay at my fingertips and bring me a lot of happiness! Sue loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Gardening, Walking | Comments Off on It’s Tuesday And All Is Well!

Hello Monday, Are You Ready For Us?

Posted on Monday, April 27, 2020 by Paul

My Dearest Sue, my gratitude for having met you is surpassed only by my amazement at the joy you brought to my life and the lives of my family and friends! We both liked food, me more than her obviously.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Cooking, Family, Friends, Walking | 1 Comment

Hello Sunday!

Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2020 by Paul

You have no idea of the amount of happiness you brought into my life and the lives of others. Sue was a secret planner!  She put together a trip to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to celebrate Carri and Greg’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Family, Food and Wine, Friends, Walking | Comments Off on Hello Sunday!

What Happened? A Ten Degree Temperature Drop?

Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2020 by Paul

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” — Helen Keller Nothing could stop this lady.  We were always doing adventures! We traveled by hot air balloon … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, Friends, Gardening, Walking | Comments Off on What Happened? A Ten Degree Temperature Drop?

Friday Has Arrived; The Weekend Cometh!

Posted on Friday, April 24, 2020 by Paul

It’s hard to go from having a partner in life, to doing everything on your own. It’s not that I can’t cope with being on my own, but I was used to the security and comfort of having someone at … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Family, Friends, Gardening, Walking | Comments Off on Friday Has Arrived; The Weekend Cometh!

It Has Warmed Up; Time To Paint And Work Outside!

Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2020 by Paul

“Tears are the silent language of grief.” – Samuel Johnson We were blessed to have such fantastic friends.  It was hard for me to believe that four months later, this picture both Kathy (in green at the far end of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, Walking | Comments Off on It Has Warmed Up; Time To Paint And Work Outside!

Nine Long & Lonely Weeks

Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 by Paul

Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation. When I think of Sue, I see her love of life and love for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Family, Walking | Comments Off on Nine Long & Lonely Weeks

Tuesday; It’s Movie Night With My Daughter!

Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 by Paul

“You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.” – Old Chinese proverb We had a busy social life with our golf friends, our dance friends, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Movies, Walking | 1 Comment

Oh No! Another Week Begins But This Time With Good Weather!

Posted on Monday, April 20, 2020 by Paul

I miss my best friend!  It is very lonely without her to share things with every day. Great-grandma Sue was a natural when it came to the kids, grandkids, and finally great-grandkids.  She dotted on them and was always happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Friends | Comments Off on Oh No! Another Week Begins But This Time With Good Weather!

Cleanup Day! I Had Help!

Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2020 by Paul

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Anon We were so lucky as we both would go out of our comfort zone to be with each other.  I went to many “doll shows” over … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Gardening | Comments Off on Cleanup Day! I Had Help!

Ah! Saturday, A Day To Get Busy!!

Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2020 by Paul

Sue, I am so happy we started our little website twenty years ago as I have memories I can refresh on almost any page. The amazing thing is you always had a smile, sometimes mischievous, but a smile! I remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Walking | Comments Off on Ah! Saturday, A Day To Get Busy!!

Friday Has Foist Himself Onto The Field Of Battle

Posted on Friday, April 17, 2020 by Paul

“Grief I’ve learned is just love. It’s all the love you want to give but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Friends | Comments Off on Friday Has Foist Himself Onto The Field Of Battle

The Weekend Cometh, Like It Or Not!

Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2020 by Paul

Sue, it’s really simple; I miss you! Every minute of every day! Sue had open-heart surgery several years ago. About a year after her surgery, I was in a doctor’s office with her, and I had a mild heart attack. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Family, Friends | Comments Off on The Weekend Cometh, Like It Or Not!

Seven Weeks Without Her Smile

Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 by Paul

Sadness and grief are the price of admission for the experiences of joy and love. Sue loved celebrations and especially birthdays, as long as it was NOT hers.  Never would she ever draw attention to herself, always taking care of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Family, Walking | Comments Off on Seven Weeks Without Her Smile

Seems like Yesterday

Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 by Paul

“For what is grief but love in disguise?” – Ashley Ormon Anyplace we went, we went to the tippy top!  Sue drug me to places I would have never thought of going in my wildest dreams. Sue wanted to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Family, Walking | Comments Off on Seems like Yesterday

The Week Begins With Good Weather, Golf?

Posted on Monday, April 13, 2020 by Paul

No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear.  We played golf for years and sometimes four times a week but always in the afternoon during weekdays!  She wanted to play so badly these past two-three years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Family, Food and Wine, Friends, Walking | Comments Off on The Week Begins With Good Weather, Golf?

Happy Easter To All And To All A Good Night! No, That’s Not Right!

Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2020 by Paul

Sweet Sue, I miss you every moment of every day. Every place I look, and everything I do, reminds me of the wonderful life we had together, operative word, together. This Easter is my first without you, and it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Family, Friends, Holidays | Comments Off on Happy Easter To All And To All A Good Night! No, That’s Not Right!