Monthly Archives: June 2026

It’s Almost July And It’s Overcast And Cool???

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 by Paul

Our collective carcasses became operational a little before 6:00 am, which is deeply suspicious behavior for retired people.  We’ll be sending our internal timers to the shop for immediate repair.  Retired and awake at 6:00 am?  What is this nonsense?? … Continue reading →

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The Week Starts Again!

Posted on Monday, June 29, 2026 by Paul

After several highly serious, boardroom-level discussions, I finally convinced Dr. Mary that yes, we really should go to the gym and voluntarily subject ourselves to a 90-minute workout. So off we went to Peak Performance, proudly wearing our latest disguises … Continue reading →

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Sunday And We Are Going To Relax

Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2026 by Paul

We arrived at the office at the same time, checked our emails, and caught up on the news—because apparently that’s what responsible adults do before the real excitement begins.  We’re also looking forward to Hannah and her family visiting in … Continue reading →

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A Day To Remember

Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2026 by Paul

We had a successful morning.  We got up and were off and running!  Of course, coffee was the official kickoff to the day because it gets our hearts beating.  After spending some time in the office pounding away on the … Continue reading →

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Friday And Our “To-Do/Must-Do” List Is Empty!

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2026 by Paul

We were lazy this morning and didn’t rise and shine until almost 8:00 am!!!  We can’t stay up past midnight anymore! I did make one additional watercolor of Robin and Mary in the kitchen. We walked around the house for … Continue reading →

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On The Go Again!

Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2026 by Paul

We got up a little late since we do not have anything going on until 9:30 am, a doctor’s appointment for Dr. Mary.  After the appointment, we dropped by the furrier to pick up Mary’s two fox stoles, which were … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Arrived!!

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 by Paul

We were up and ready to go to the House of Pain, also known as Peak Performance.  We had our coffee mixed with 30 grams of protein courtesy of the Enure Max Protein drink! We arrived at Peak Performance right … Continue reading →

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Toosday And We Are Busy!!

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by Paul

We had our coffee, then changed into our official “working clothes,” which are just regular clothes with a higher chance of dirt, sweat, and regret. First stop: Orange Farming Supply for additional veggies, because apparently our garden looked at us … Continue reading →

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The Day After…

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2026 by Paul

Mary and I headed to the gym for our twice-weekly workouts.  After all the dancing we did yesterday, we needed some time to get readjusted.  After the workout, we went to CVS, where Mary got some cold medicine.  While she was inside, … Continue reading →

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The Longest Day Of The Year!!

Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2026 by Paul

In Los Angeles, the 2026 summer solstice occurs on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 1:24 am PDT, and since I began today’s Daily Diary entry at 5:30 am, it is already the longest day of the year. Quick Quiz Questions for … Continue reading →

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Today Is The Day Before Tomorrow!

Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2026 by Paul

This morning, we celebrated a successful visit with Becky!  Mary’s magic in the kitchen was on full display!  Recipes from 30 years ago came to life and were recreated with flair! When checking the messages, I got the picture of … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived And We Expect A Special Visitor!

Posted on Friday, June 19, 2026 by Paul

Robin stayed over last night, and by the time I wandered into the family room at 6:30 a.m., she was already there—bright-eyed, alert, and apparently ready to start solving the world’s problems before my first sip of coffee. We shared … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived And We Are Facing It Together!

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2026 by Paul

Today, we stayed busy from the moment the coffee kicked in.  We decided to tackle the front yard first.  Somewhere along the way, I apparently confused Mary when I said we should do the gardening before getting ready for a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Is Right On Schedule!

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by Paul

Another day of bone-crunching and muscle-stretching at Peak Performance! The Ninja outfits have been washed, refreshed, and redeployed after Monday’s mission. We’re suited up, ready to strike, and plotting our next sneak attack on aches, pains, and unsuspecting tight muscles! … Continue reading →

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Time To WORK In The Veggie Garden!

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 by Paul

We got up, checked the weather, and decided 8:00 am was the right time to return to the garden, continue planting the new veggies, and remove the ones past their prime. We enjoyed our coffee and fought the battle of … Continue reading →

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The Day Begins With Pain!

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2026 by Paul

Yes, today is Monday, and after a heroic weekend of working hard, playing harder, and making questionable snack-based decisions, we realized our bodies had officially filed a complaint. So we did what any responsible adults would do: we suited up … Continue reading →

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A Day WITHOUT Any Entries In The Calendar!

Posted on Sunday, June 14, 2026 by Paul

At 5:00 am, the old peepers went into overdrive, and I had to get up!  Mary followed suit in about an hour, and we talked about last night’s amazing adventure to Jojo’s! After our coffee, I jumped in the Silver … Continue reading →

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Hello Saturday!

Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2026 by Paul

Mary stayed in bed for a while after I got up at 6:00 am.  I fixed coffee and worked on my website for a while before offering to fix her breakfast, steak, and eggs! My website is getting a facelift … Continue reading →

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Us Versus The IRS

Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2026 by Paul

It was an OK morning as Mary was still feeling poorly!   Off to the office we went with the plan to finalize the IRS stuff and go to the post office to mail this year’s paperwork. Since we were going … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived And we Are Ready!

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2026 by Paul

We had to pay the quarterly taxes today, and I tried six times before I gave up and gave the checkbook to Mary.  I was so upset about how much money they collect from us that I could not write … Continue reading →

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