Monthly Archives: November 2021

We Put Our Things Together Today!

How can you tell Halloween is just around the corner?  Stores start putting out their Christmas decorations. Today was a challenge!  Our cleaning folks come tomorrow, and we have to have the house clean before they arrive or at least … Continue reading

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Mary Don’t Go To Work No More No More!

  OK, it is Monday, and that means music from Paul’s youth!  So, without further ado, here is today’s selection! Mockin’ Bird Hill was a great little tune that I enjoyed in the early 1950s. We headed to the living … Continue reading

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Our First Christmas Event; The Alley Cats

Remember not to leave a fire burning in your fireplace this Christmas Eve, or else you might wake up to a Crisp Kringle. Up and at it bright and early; we know this because we beat the sunrise!  Into the … Continue reading

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Goodbye Thanksgiving; Hello Christmas

What do they sing at a snowman’s birthday party? Freeze a jolly good fellow! We are ready to meet the challenge!  Undecorating has been completed, and today we bring Christmas down from the attic, all 50 boxes! But first, on … Continue reading

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The Day After Thanksgiving 2021 And Mary Stays Home!

Friday is the beginning of my liver’s workweek. We were up bright and early and trekked to the soothing waters of the swim spa. We were in before the sun came up at 6:28 AM.  The world was quiet, but … Continue reading

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A Day To Remember; Off The Grid!

What would a barefoot man get if he stepped on an electric fence? A pair of shocks. We Got up this morning to start getting ready for Thanksgiving day, and, low and behold, the light wouldn’t come on in the … Continue reading

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Geting Ready For Thanksgiving

What sound does a turkey’s phone make?” “Wing, wing, wing! We were up early and started preparing for Thanksgiving. We did some errands first, like getting two new tables, just in case, and then to Walmart to get all the … Continue reading

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Mary Is Retired; Day #1

Work hard and save your money and when you are old, you will be able to buy the things only the young can enjoy. Can you believe it? The first day of retirement, and we are up at 6:00 AM … Continue reading

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Mary’s Last Day Of Work (…At The Office)

I love how in horror movies, the person will ask, “Is anyone there?” As if the killer would say, “Oh yeah, I’m in the kitchen. Want a sandwich?” It’s Monday, a very special Monday, so here goes the song of … Continue reading

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Woo Who, Nothing To Do!

Gardening: Man’s effort to improve his lot. OK, here it is: I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. I’ll let you know. After last night’s exhibition of fine dancing, we were tired, and our eyes didn’t open until … Continue reading

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