Monthly Archives: July 2025

We Are All Over Town Today!

Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2025 by Paul

The alarm clock rudely interrupted our sleep at 5:30 am.  It was set so we could be ready to hit the highway at 6:45 am for a 7:30 am appointment with Mary’s physical therapist. While I was not uncomfortable sitting … Continue reading →

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Off To The Gym And Then Maybe The OC Fair

Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 by Paul

Off to the dreaded gym, where I assumed a position on the upright bike and peddled for 345 minutes, attaining a maximum speed of 0.004 miles per hour.  I looked much like a whirling dervish!! Whirling Dervishes, also known as … Continue reading →

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I Love Work; Could Watch It All Day Long!

Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Paul

5:30 am and we are up and running on all eight cylinders.   Well, maybe seven?  We spent an hour or so in the office before getting ready for the day’s more serious tasks. “Mornings are like nature in spring… humming … Continue reading →

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Four Years Ago Today We Got Married.

Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Paul

Most of the day was pretty standard, starting with getting twisted and bent by the tormentors at the gym.   I told them my arm does not bend that way, but they did it anyway!  I will be out of traction … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Minus One!

Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2025 by Paul

We started the day by going to the garden and working for a few hours.  Our 4th anniversary of getting married and 5th anniversary of our first “date” are tomorrow, the 28th, the same day as Colleen’s 53rd birthday!  We’re … Continue reading →

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We Came, We Visited, We Went Home!

Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2025 by Paul

We had a busy day planned, so we got ready and headed to Mary’s physical therapist at 9:30 am.  While Mary was inside, I got the fateful call.  While I was attempting to read my book, Mary asked if I … Continue reading →

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Did I Say Inactive?

Posted on Friday, July 25, 2025 by Paul

We were without energy today!  We did decide to have steak for breakfast. We then headed to the garden to do cleanup before the gardener arrived.  We started by removing the flowers from around our pet pineapple.  They were shading … Continue reading →

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Today We Celebrate!

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Paul

After swimming last night, Mary’s eyes didn’t open until 8:00 am, and then they were at half-mast.  I only beat her by thirty minutes.  Then I remembered, “The average person needs five more minutes of sleep.” We headed to the … Continue reading →

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I Am Having My Midmorning Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Paul

Mary was first up on this fine day.  Meanwhile, I was having my midmorning crisis. A midmorning crisis is a period of self-reflection and emotional turbulence that some people experience during old age, typically between 80 and 100 years old.  … Continue reading →

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We Goofed!

Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Paul

Us goof up?  Nah, that can’t happen, but it did!  We were happy as a pair of clams working in the office when Mary remembered we were supposed to be in Long Beach for some plastic surgery at 8:00 am.  … Continue reading →

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