The night before last, Saturday night, the temperature fell below freezing, just by one degree. It is the last of the below freezing predictions from the weather people, a very very welcome event here at Mist Cottage. Attila has been out in his garden every day since the daytime temperatures have stayed above freezing. He… Continue reading Horseradish
The Quiet Morning
I have a favourite instrument. This morning it is the first time I’ve thought about having a favourite instrument. On YouTube I bumped into a musical piece performed by Yo-Yo Ma. As I listened I felt peace instantly, and reverence for life, my life in particular. My favourite instrument is the cello. There is a… Continue reading The Quiet Morning
Honestly
For years we did not have a primary health care provider. Then we were lucky enough to be taken on by a clinic of Nurse Practitioners. A few years ago we had the extremely good fortune to be taken on by a Family Doctor, it was like winning a lottery. In my opinion Nurse Practitioners… Continue reading Honestly
It Wasn’t Me!
When I arose this morning the world outside had turned completely white. Three inches of snow covered every surface as far as the eye could see. The wind was driving more snow from sky to ground. Not a pretty sight on April 7th. It wasn’t me that tempted fate! My snow pants remain waiting on… Continue reading It Wasn’t Me!
Easter Monday
It is Easter Monday today. Easter was special to me as a child, because the Easter Bunny (Mom) hid candy eggs for us to find, and the institutions in my life, school and Brownies, made something of it, with songs, Easter Bonnets, and images of bunnies and chicks. There was no religious element to Easter… Continue reading Easter Monday