This morning I arose to a frosty world, -31C, wind chill -40C. We won’t be out walking this morning! The air source heat pump has shut itself down. and turned the job of heating over to the electric furnace, aka “the toaster”. The air and everything in the house is dry, dry, dry. My hair,… Continue reading Coldest night of the year, I hope!
Another Cold Snap!
This morning it was very, very cold outside. To make it much, much worse, the wind made it feel 10C colder than it actually was. After some discussion, the daily walks were cancelled. It snowed last night, and the roads were white with packed snow, which is slippery. That would slow walking considerably, and result… Continue reading Another Cold Snap!
Discovery
First, the weather. It was -22C this morning, with a mean wind chill. I decided I have had enough of trudging around the snow packed streets and sidewalks, wearing enough layers of clothing that my arms stuck out at odd angles, and every step dragged. We took our walk around the grocery store, doing our… Continue reading Discovery
February 1st!
I guess a part of me wanted to see the day in, here it is 2:29 a.m. and I am still wide awake. There is no particular reason I am awake, it just happens from time to time. Perhaps it is my inner life, busy resetting. Today, February 1, is Saint Brigid’s Day, Imbolc, Imbolg,… Continue reading February 1st!
Cream of Tomato Soup
Cold again this morning, -22C when I looked out the kitchen window early this morning. There was no wind, so no wind chill, which made it feasible to venture out on a walk. We bundled up with many layers to keep warm on our walk. I wore so many layers, including my Cowichan sweater, that… Continue reading Cream of Tomato Soup