Monthly Archives: May 2023

We Have More To Do!

Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023 by Paul

When I read the papers and listen to the news, I often wonder where America’s great leaders have gone.  The people in charge today and their supporters are hopeless and are sending this country down the tubes.  Being almost 80 … Continue reading →

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It’s Been Two Years Since We Moved In!

Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 by Paul

It was a happy day for us!   We have been working together for two years but are still not done.  We thought we would be settled in within six months; we underestimated the task.   You can see some of the … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For Mother’s Day!

Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 by Paul

We were sluggis this morning!  We had our coffee without a jaunt to the garden; instead, we cleaned the office and did our delinquent filing!  The office is now almost presentable for Sunday’s visitors, plus we find things we have … Continue reading →

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Monday Monday!

Posted on Monday, May 8, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Sad, But That Is Life I was born on Comey Avenue in Los Angeles in 1944, and we had many neighborhood friends.  Depicted below are Diane Perkins and Olivia Gillick, and yours truly on a Sunday morning about to … Continue reading →

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We Worked!

Posted on Sunday, May 7, 2023 by Paul

It was an uneventful day.  We went to Home Depot and filled up on amendments and a few other goodies before returning home and working in the garden. We moved three wheelbarrows full of “supplies” to the garden. As we … Continue reading →

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It Is World Naked Gardening Day! We Shall Partake!

Posted on Saturday, May 6, 2023 by Paul

World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD) is an annual international event generally celebrated on the first Saturday of May by gardeners and non-gardeners alike. The first annual World Naked Gardening Day occurred on September 10, 2005.  In 2007, the event date was moved … Continue reading →

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Sinko De Mayo!

Posted on Friday, May 5, 2023 by Paul

While we were thinking about the Elks for the celebration, we found it was “sold out,” meaning wall-to-wall people.  We decided to call Robin, go to Seal Beach, and have a Mexican lunch instead.  It was a good choice.  Remember, … Continue reading →

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Dang! It Really Rained Starting at 3:00 AM

Posted on Thursday, May 4, 2023 by Paul

Up early, as usual.  I fixed coffee for us and attempted to register for the Hawaiian Eye Meeting for 2024.  After the third time, I tried calling the help desk.  I got a “3D Secure required flag must be boolean” … Continue reading →

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The Rain Cometh, So Says The Weatherman!

Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 by Paul

We are learning to observe as we glide through the garden every morning.  We especially look out for our twenty-eight tomato plants because they are vulnerable to many diseases.  Dr. Mary does the initial examination, and then I follow the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday And We Are On The Move

Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 by Paul

We scared the blazes out of the rooster this morning!  It was before 6:00 am, and Mary and I looked over the fence and yelled, “Cock-a-doodle-doo!” The rooster almost laid an egg!  We giggled, thinking….. the yoke was on him! … Continue reading →

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