We expected February to bring some relief to our tight financial situation, and we have not been disappointed. Our bills can now be paid as they arrive, and we are even looking at putting away a few shekels to replenish our depleted safety net. This month Attila received a small increase in his wages, he… Continue reading Turning Point
Not Enough On The Inside
Sometimes I find that my spirit is occupied too much on the outside, and not enough on the inside. This is one of those times. It crept up slowly. There are several circumstances in my world that lead my inner being to ponder the greater world around me. One is very close to my heart,… Continue reading Not Enough On The Inside
The First Robin
Yesterday the telephone rang, a call from Lares. He spoke with Attila and gently asked if Attila could give him a hand removing the lathe and plaster from the new nursery. Attila had to work on Friday night, his sixth night of work, and had not slept at all when Lares called Saturday morning. So… Continue reading The First Robin
Digital Housekeeping
Sunshine, it brings light into life in so many ways! Today was beautiful. It was -24C out there when I arose this morning. Now, at 5 p.m. it is -10C. The blue sky and white snow were so beckoning that I bundled up and headed out for my walk. Oh how I appreciate the knee… Continue reading Digital Housekeeping
Mini Winter
Monday, February 15, 2016 We lost power during the night. I would not have known, but for the flashing lights of the clocks on the range and the microwave in the kitchen, which caught my attention when I arose to put the kettle on for coffee this morning. There was a point in the night… Continue reading Mini Winter