Author: Maggie Turner

Attila returned to work late last week. The first day back was a day of transition for all of us. Most challenging for Attila to be sure. Ginger and I felt the change to a lessor, but significant degree. Ginger had spent several weeks basking in Attila’s attentions, which included frequent belly rubs. Ginger is… Continue reading March

Attila is healing nicely, although the site of the surgery (his eyeball) looks raw still. His sight has returned, to above his normal, which was expected, and he experiences only a little discomfort now. Soon he will be back at work, and will be missed here at Mist Cottage! Having Attila at home is a… Continue reading Back to the Bustle

As time goes by the scale of technology changes, and I edge closer towards Luddism in the overall scheme of things. We don’t do smart phones, and that alone leaves us behind much of the quick and easy (and risky) digital world. Learning new ways of doing things is all the more stressful when you… Continue reading Old Dog, New Tricks

I’ve been struggling with process of accessing the promised grant for our heating system. This has had an effect on our financial situation, we have been coping, and it takes quite an effort to do so. A “little note” arrived in the mail this week, from my Mom. In that note was a little something… Continue reading A Little Note

I have only driven our vehicle under a handful of times since the pandemic began. The technology changed significantly in the new vehicle, and although I catch on pretty quickly, with months and months in between experiences, I have to really work at remembering all the little ins and outs of how things work. They… Continue reading Trial By Fire, Not Quite