Monthly Archives: April 2025

Girls Night Out Starts At Noon!

Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Paul

We were lazy this morning and did not rise and shine until after 7:30 am.  We rose but did not shine.   Mary and I went sweet pea picking because we were going to the Elks, and Mary liked to bring … Continue reading →

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Busy Doing Nothing!

Posted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 by Paul

We had to be in Irvine at 8:00 am for Mary’s doctor’s appointment on Wednesday.  We got up at 5:30 am, got ready, and exited the house at 7:00 am sharp.  Using GPS and our common sense (knowing the freeway … Continue reading →

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Time To Say Bon Voyage And Paint!

Posted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 by Paul

Tuesday has arrived, and we have a breakfast appointment based on the following note:” From Vicky: What are you doing for breakfast tomorrow, Tuesday? We leave on Thursday morning, and I can’t imagine not seeing you both for two weeks. … Continue reading →

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On The Go! Go! Go!

Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 by Paul

We had no idea when the day started that we would be on the road most of the day. We walked the garden and observed the artichokes, which are coming along just fine. It appears the steel mesh is doing … Continue reading →

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Sunday Was NOT A Day Of Rest!!

Posted on Sunday, April 6, 2025 by Paul

I took one of Mary’s latest watercolors, which looked more like an explosion of color than a masterpiece, and used it as the background for the Daily Diary. She was practicing her “spring flowers. ” Honestly, it was like a … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work….Dance!

Posted on Sunday, April 6, 2025 by Paul

The weather forecast was for a beautiful day, so knowing our weather forecaster, we were ready for a tycoon and a lot of rain.   But a miracle occurred, the weatherman was key-wrecked!!!  It was a wonderful day with temperatures in … Continue reading →

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Hello Weekend; Are you Ready For Us???

Posted on Friday, April 4, 2025 by Paul

It’s almost 7:00 am, and we’re ready to go! I’ve had enough coffee to power a small country, and my socks are officially on a mission to find their matching pairs. We rolled out of bed before the sun changed … Continue reading →

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Planning To Plan Is Tiring!

Posted on Thursday, April 3, 2025 by Paul

Happy Birthday to our oldest grandson, Jonathan! Thirty-five years young, he and Sarah were such a joy to be with this summer as we toured the Caribbean together. This morning, we took it slow and got our coffee before walking … Continue reading →

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Time For The “Mid-Week Crisis”

Posted on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 by Paul

It’s morning, and we went outside to check for signs of wabbits. The garden smelled terrific, thanks to our neighbor’s orange trees, which are in bloom.  No wabbits were to be found, so I guess the steel netting pissed them … Continue reading →

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We Can Breath Again! Taxes Are Done!

Posted on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 by Paul

So, it’s Tuesday, and we are off to the gym for our morning bone-crushing exercise.  I checked my BP, and I was 120/80, just like I used to be, and I felt marvelous.  We went through our exercises, making sounds … Continue reading →

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