Monthly Archives: July 2023

Monday Was Get Ready Day!

Posted on Monday, July 31, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Off To Hawaii in 1951!  My father was raised in Arkansas and experienced the Great Depression while living in Southern California.  Unfortunately, he never had the opportunity to travel much.  My mother was the same way but feared flying … Continue reading →

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Time To Unlax!

Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2023 by Paul

To Mary:  Your face brings a smile to my face every day, and for that, I’m forever grateful. Happy anniversary to the person who makes my heart sing. When we woke up, we found that our yard was clean, and … Continue reading →

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Party Till You Puke*

Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2023 by Paul

* A quote from my dear sister-in-law! You can see the party with all the pictures on our website. We were busy preparing the yard, moving furniture, coiling up hoses, and ensuring everything looked lovely in the final moments. Chuck … Continue reading →

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Happy Adversity & Happy Birthday!

Posted on Friday, July 28, 2023 by Paul

Thank you,  Mary,  for giving me the remarkable memories of yesterday, the overwhelming happiness of today, and the sweet promise of all the days to come on our 2nd wedding anniversary. Today, we woke up early as we have to … Continue reading →

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We Made A Donation!

Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 by Paul

Today, we took a stroll in the garden and discovered no rats were caught in our traps.  We had a productive time by the fire discussing preparations for the upcoming party on Saturday. We identified a few tasks that need … Continue reading →

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We Are Off To The Fair!

Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early and were waiting for Robin and Nick to arrive, as they were joining us for the day.  Before we left, Mary took Domi for a garden tour, and she returned with some delicious zucchini.  Domi is … Continue reading →

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Working In The Garden; Preparing For The Celebration!

Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 by Paul

This morning, we began our work in the garden early in order to finish as much as we could before the temperature hit 90 degrees.  We accomplished quite a bit, but it became too hot around noon, and we had … Continue reading →

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Another Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Two Times A Year!  My parents had been married for 20 years before I came into the world.  During that time, my father had a reputation for enjoying gambling and drinking.  Like me, my dad is a cheerful drinker … Continue reading →

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Look Out Birdie!

Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2023 by Paul

Mary’s calendar shows that today will be another busy day.  We began by removing the peas from the garden, which were no longer producing.  Next, we needed to visit the nursery to find a climbing vegetable before the party, but … Continue reading →

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On The Go Again!

Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2023 by Paul

The roosters had accomplished their duty; they woke us up.  We headed to the firepit to consume significant quantities of coffee before walking into the garden. Scout was enjoying the attention he received as he made his way around, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Is Another Busy Day!

Posted on Friday, July 21, 2023 by Paul

Let’s head to the garden! We spent a couple of hours removing dead plants and to my surprise, I found a little creature hiding amongst the foliage.  He is going to make us a great meal in the next few … Continue reading →

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It’s Thursday! Time For Fun!

Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2023 by Paul

We just received a text saying that Diane has tested positive for COVID-19. However, I underwent a nasal swab test at 8:30 this morning, and the results showed that I am negative. Before we head to the Elks, we plan … Continue reading →

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Wednesday; Hump Day!

Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 by Paul

When I got home at 6:00 am after sleeping at the clinic all night, I laid down next to Mary for a few minutes. However, I was wide awake, so I used the computer to complete my Daily Diary. I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday And Time To Sleep!

Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 by Paul

Today, we spent time working in the garden.  After being away for the weekend, there was a lot of catching up to do.  However, we will be away for two weeks next month, so we have enlisted our house sitters … Continue reading →

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Driving Doctor Mary! (Good Name For A Movie)

Posted on Monday, July 17, 2023 by Paul

Memories: The Mammoth Orange My grandparents on my mother’s side resided in Tracy, California. We would make the journey up Highway 99 three to four times each year. To avoid the scorching summer heat and prevent the car from overheating, … Continue reading →

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Today We Shower!

Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2023 by Paul

Today, we celebrated Lisa and Patrick’s baby shower at Diane’s house.  Lisa accidentally let the cat out of the bag on Friday during dinner.  Bennett will join us in September, and we are excited about it.  Both Mama and the … Continue reading →

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We Explored Saratoga And Celebrated Hannah And James’ Marriage

Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2023 by Paul

Before cleaning up for today’s adventure, we grabbed a snack and coffee at the front office.  I wasn’t hungry after last night’s dinner.  A day without coffee is like… Just kidding.  I have no idea. Mary is still talking about … Continue reading →

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

Posted on Friday, July 14, 2023 by Paul

We departed at 8:00 am and arrived at Saratoga Oaks Inn at 3:30 pm, with stops for breakfast and two restroom breaks, taking seven and a half hours.  We travel together very well! The drive was mostly smooth, but many … Continue reading →

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Up And Going Bright And Early

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2023 by Paul

I woke up to quite a ruckus outside the hotel – it sounded like some folks were making quite the commotion. Later, I caught wind of a story on the news about a woman who had been working as a … Continue reading →

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We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 by Paul

Today, we embarked on an adventure to attend the Rondaliers dance club. Unfortunately, it was canceled due to the impact of COVID and the club’s aging infrastructure. As long-standing members for the past decade, we’ll keep you informed about any … Continue reading →

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