<whinge warning> There aren’t enough senior’s influenza shots for all the seniors who need them, who want them. Shameful. After a harrowing few weeks attempting to get a flu shot, I have finally received the shot. After repeated failures to find a senior’s flu shot, I had decided that the regular flu shot was better… Continue reading Relief
Year: 2020
Transition
The last of the garden harvest is whimpering along. There are a few tiny cabbages to be eaten, a few Ground Cherries to ripen and bake into squares, and a few Tomatoes to process into sauce, refrigerate, and cook with. The nine ripe Squash, and three ripening Squash are curing in the basement. They will… Continue reading Transition
And That’s A Wrap!
The harvest canning season is all wrapped up! I just took the very last batch of garden Cabbage Coleslaw out of the canner. Goodness that feels good. And as I sit here the seals are popping in the kitchen. I feel a little bit stunned, to be honest. What will I do now. That feeling… Continue reading And That’s A Wrap!
Almost, but not quite.
My game is to avoid turning on the heating system until November. That would be Sunday. But here it is, Friday morning, it is below freezing outside, and the interior temperature has dropped to 17C. Which is comfortable enough if you are working hard, wearing a parka, moving around, or baking a lot. But it… Continue reading Almost, but not quite.
Small House Living
The weather is wet, and grey, and chilly. The temperature outside, when I arose this morning, was 2C outside, and 18C in the house. The heating system has yet to be turned on. It is only a matter of time now though, 18C is barely comfortable for an old woman. My feet are a little… Continue reading Small House Living