cold snap

A Good Weep

Some days you just need a good weep. Today was my day. After an almost sleepless night, I arose just as Attila was leaving for work. He let me “sleep in” until after 7 a.m., bless his soul. There were a few issues brought to my attention yesterday. One made me feel “mad”, the others… Continue reading A Good Weep

The roads were bad yesterday, Sunday, preventing us from attending a family get together. I would have loved to have been there, but circumstances were beyond anyone’s control. The temperature this morning was -26C. A midday firing of the masonry heater is required. The sun in shining, which adds some cheer to the day. This… Continue reading Cold Snap

Cold Out There

Last night was a bit colder than expected, -29C at six this morning. Attila’s diligent attention to the hearth fires yesterday has succeeded in keeping the house reasonably comfortable. There is just a touch of chill in the air, in the house, this morning. I must dress warmly to stay comfortable. If I dress warmly… Continue reading Cold Out There

Ain’t nobody here but us chickens.

Sunday morning 6:00 a.m. and I’ve been awake for what seems like hours. Attila is sleeping, the windows are spaces coloured black. With cabin fever one cannot afford to lie in bed for too long, black thoughts eventually outrun you. So here I am at the keyboard, at six on a Sunday morning, by lamplight.… Continue reading Ain’t nobody here but us chickens.

Cool Indoors

There was a bit of light in the sky this morning, when Attila left for work; I could see him to wave goodbye. The outdoor temperature is -26C, getting warmer. The indoor temperature is 16C in the warmest part of the house, right beside the masonry heater. After Attila left I spent ten minutes before… Continue reading Cool Indoors