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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Rest Required!

Posted on Monday, July 21, 2025 by Paul

Attempting to recreate the day was difficult as we were still on cowboy time. It’s Monday, meaning the torture chamber is soon to be visited.  This morning, we crept up on it silently, coasting into the parking lot with the … Continue reading →

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Another Full Day!

Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2025 by Paul

It’s Sunday, and we’re in for a great day!   We did work in the garden for about two hours, but then we needed to rest for the Starkighters tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Grand Old Opry! The kids … Continue reading →

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Time For Friends And Family

Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2025 by Paul

We had our coffee and worked in the office, but Mary jumped up at 10:00 am and ran out the door!  I thought she had been bitten by something.  Well, it turns out she was.  She got bit by the … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Come And Gone!

Posted on Friday, July 18, 2025 by Paul

Friday has arrived, and all we have is one doctor’s appointment; it must be a magical day! Becky called us and she was sick, so we decided to send her some flowers to perk her up.  We ensured that the … Continue reading →

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A Fifth Anniversary Is Coming Up!

Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Paul

We spent a couple of hours working in the garden before getting ready for Girl’s Night Out at the Elks.  The first Girl’s Night Out visit was on July 23, 2020, when Bob Z, Mike A, and Bill C. pulled … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Has Arrived

Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 by Paul

It’s Wednesday, and we’re off to the gym.  Since the staff knows of my impending operation, they are taking special care of me; no hanging by the neck or head-twisting exercises. After the gym session, we went to Mary’s doctor’s … Continue reading →

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More Work And Then The Goodies

Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by Paul

You guessed it, we went to the garden first thing.  We have to because it’s summer, and it quickly gets too hot to work. Today we had a plan, trim the roses, and I needed to build a varmint protection … Continue reading →

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Ah, Monday, A Day Of Rest (Between Doctors)

Posted on Monday, July 14, 2025 by Paul

5:30 am, and Alexa went off just as requested.   I jumped out of bed and dashed to Mary’s bathroom to turn on the overhead heater. I get into serious trouble if I don’t do that first thing. The next activity … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work!

Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2025 by Paul

At 6:15 am, we hit the garden with a vengeance.  We stopped for a cup of coffee, but then we got back to work.  I went around each raised bed and cleaned out the undergrowth, including pulling veggies that were … Continue reading →

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Always On Saturday!

Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Paul

We sat on the patio with Robin for two hours shooting the s**t, and then when Robin headed for home, we broke out the gardening tools and got underway.  Talking to myself is okay.  Answering back is risky. Robin said … Continue reading →

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