Monthly Archives: February 2021

Eight Months Today Since Mary And I First Had Dinner

Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2021 by Paul

Drug stores understand life. That’s why the Anniversary cards and Sympathy cards are right next to each other! Another day of rest; we did nothing!  Mary fixed a super breakfast, oatmeal.  I refused to eat oatmeal as a child.  I was an … Continue reading →

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A Farmer’s Work Is Never Done!

Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2021 by Paul

 As a farmer, I hear lots of sheep jokes. I’d tell them to Scout, but he’d herd them all. I was up at 0-dark-thirty because there was work to be done in the garden.  Mary popped over at 7:00 AM … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Freaky Friday

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 by Paul

Tonight’s forecast, 99% chance of wine. Mary had to work today and plans to visit me around noon.  I hit the backyard running and did another 20 feet of the berry patch without losing too much blood.  When Mary showed … Continue reading →

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Girl’s Night Out Is Today; Frivolity Will Prevail!

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 by Paul

If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun. The wind blew all night long but finally settled down around 8:30 AM.  We needed to walk the baby, so we bundled up and headed out for our one-mile … Continue reading →

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To Da Doc To See Whazz Up!

Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 by Paul

My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. He was right—I feel ten years older already. Scout, The Wonder Dog, alerted us that he was hungry.  I asked him to check the refrigerator. The morning was … Continue reading →

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The DMV Battle Was Waged!

Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 by Paul

Scout keeps barking every time there is someone at the door. I don’t know why; it’s seldom for him. I met Mary early as we have errands to run.  We took Scout, The Wonder Dog, for a walk.  I was … Continue reading →

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Monday We Fiddled!

Posted on Monday, February 22, 2021 by Paul

Good morning. Keep calm and pretend it’s not Monday. Mary did not have to go to work today, so we stayed at home, watched a movie, and cooked.  We took Scout for his morning walk, which he enjoys so much! … Continue reading →

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Time To Relax And We Did!

Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2021 by Paul

I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus, a slice of lemon. And a shot of tequila. We diddly-dallied around today, with the first important act being taking Scout, The Wonder Dog, for his morning 1/2 mile walk!  … Continue reading →

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It Saturday And All Is Well!

Posted on Saturday, February 20, 2021 by Paul

Only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday. We got busy this morning. We had coffee with Robin, who stayed the night and helped us watch Mission Impossible. Robin departed about 8:30 AM as she is expecting to have a … Continue reading →

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Remembering An Amazing Wife And Fantastic Friend!

Posted on Friday, February 19, 2021 by Paul

Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them. I will never forget Miss Sue as long as I live. One year ago, at 7:16 AM, my beloved wife and partner of thirty-three succumbed to death after … Continue reading →

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We Kept Busy Today!

Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2021 by Paul

Busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kickin’ contest. So, I was up at 7:30 AM when my iPhone erupts with a message saying, “This is to confirm your 8:00 AM appointment to have your blood tested”.  Holy baloney, not … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Crisis; We Are Retired And Can Do Anything!

Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 by Paul

How do you know your old? People call at 9 p.m. and ask, “Did I wake you?” This morning Mary got busy and did her “paperwork,” meaning she renewed her MD license, renewed her DEA license to prescribe drugs, and … Continue reading →

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Twosday And We Are Busy Doing Errands

Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 by Paul

Tuesday is the day I actually start the week on Monday. I just deal with the depression of the weekend ending.  We are up and going because we have appointments.  Scout, The Wonder Dog, has a beauty shop appointment in … Continue reading →

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Monday Went By In A Flash!

Posted on Monday, February 15, 2021 by Paul

Even the best weeks start with Monday. Mary had to work today but not until 1:30 PM so we had the morning to goof off and we did, we finished that pesky president’s puzzle.  These dark suits were killers!  We … 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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Saturday Was A Lazy Day!

Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2021 by Paul

I used to have a handle on life, but then it broke. The morning was grey, reminding me of being at sea where the ocean and the sky merge into a huge grey mass.  Although the clouds seemed to threaten … Continue reading →

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The Week, She Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, February 12, 2021 by Paul

A perfectionist walked into a bar…apparently, the bar wasn’t set high enough. The sky was leaking this morning.  I attempted to take Scout, The Wonder Dog, for a walk, and as soon as I got to the street, the faucet … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy Day!

Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2021 by Paul

Were’s busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking’ contest. Before the Sun was up, we were moving!  Scout, The Wonder Dog, needed his walk, so we put on the pedometer, and now we have proof that we walk almost … Continue reading →

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Today Was Not An Easy Day

Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 by Paul

Friendship transcends death. Memories made will never be forgotten and created a lasting impression on those they left behind. Everyone became a better person for having such a wonderful friend. It was a year ago today that we lost Kathy … Continue reading →

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Lay Back Tuesday And Heal!

Posted on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 by Paul

Ah, Tuesday. The day to remember all the things I didn’t get done on Monday- and push them off until Wednesday. So, first things first!  We took Precious to the doctor; actually, the tow truck came and escorted her.  Her warning … Continue reading →

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