Monthly Archives: October 2021

Thursday And We Are Off And Running!

Believe nothing you hear and only one half that you see. – Edgar Allen Poe I was rooting through some old photos and found one I plan to enlarge and place on the patio to keep the flies away from … Continue reading

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Mid Week And All Is Well

Why don’t mummies take time off? They’re afraid to unwind. We decided that our beautiful new waterfall is coming inside the house and will be by the fireplace as soon as the fireplace is completed.  It is too pretty to … Continue reading

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Busier Than a One Armed Paperhanger With An Itch!

We are busier than a vampire at a blood bank. Mary had a Zoom meeting at 7:00 AM, and I was busy doing “stuff” like finishing off the Daily Diary, etc. 6:00 AM.  Alexa woke us up with two crazy … Continue reading

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Monday And All Is Well! We Are Off Like A Shot!

When is a retiree’s bedtime? Three hours after she falls asleep on the couch. Ten more drives to Huntington Beach and Mary is done, kaput, fini!  She will have to suffer with me all day long every day; poor child! … Continue reading

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Godda Admit, Sunday Was Fun!

One day you’re the best thing since sliced bread. The next, you’re toast. Into the swim spa at 7:00 AM sharp with a big cup of coffee.  The way to start the day!  We planned out the activities and who … Continue reading

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It’s Saturday And Time To Rest!

The weekend is here; give it a warm welcome by allowing yourself a lovely day of rest. We hit the Swim Spa first thing with two cups of coffee and a pair of Mary’s homemade muffins!  It was a wonderful … Continue reading

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Yeah! Friday Is Here!

Tonight’s forecast, 99% chance of wine. Poor Scout, his little ears got infected, and he was up at 2:00 AM crying and scratching.  Mary gave him Benadryl, and that calmed him down a bit.  As soon as Mary departed for … Continue reading

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Today Was Wild! Contractors Coming Our Our Ears!

Why don’t witches ride their brooms when they’re angry? They’re afraid of flying off the handle! We were up at 5:00 AM!  Yes, we woke up the roosters!  Why?  Miss Mary had to be at Denny’s in Huntington Beach at 7:00 … Continue reading

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We Are Having Our Mid-Week Crisis! What To Do?

I have won first place in this Halloween costume contest 16 years in a row. This year I am dressed as a hotdog. I’m on a roll. We were up and ready to go as the cleaners will be here … Continue reading

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Off In A Cloud Of Dust And A Hi-Yo Silver!

As a father, I want my daughter to know she is braver than she believes, stronger than she seems, smarter than she thinks, and loved more than she’ll ever know. Countdown: 41 days remain until retirement! We have spent the … Continue reading

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