I call her Tinkerbelle. She is a loyal companion. She follows me everywhere, and likes to poke her nose into what I am doing, curious and wanting to be included. She nudges me and reminds me that I am living in a human body, that life is not perfect, and that it can be whimsical… Continue reading Tinkerbelle
Open Windows
Today the weather is grand! All the windows are open, in the basement, and on the main floor of the house. Attila has been planting plugs for his little greenhouses. He has also been assisting with some of my kitchen projects, particularly the batch of Chili I am making, one of his favourites. I’ve also… Continue reading Open Windows
Good People
Today Attila and I headed for the nearby city to clothes shop, for me. We have been invited to my niece’s wedding, so I needed “Cocktail Attire”. I didn’t know what that was, so spent some time looking it up on the internet. We visited about a dozen stores, where I tried on a few… Continue reading Good People
Horseradish
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