Well, here it is, August! August came in with a big thunderstorm and downpour this afternoon. It was most welcome, and I could almost hear the sighs of relief from the flora and fauna. The rain started just as Attila arrived home from work, finding me in the garage listening to the rain on the… Continue reading August Begins
Author: Maggie Turner
July
Thursday, July 26, 2018 Attila and I have had a chat, not a long chat, but a very fruitful chat. This domestic relationship is like an onion, layers and layers and layers. So another layer was uncovered. I must say that the two of us are developing, with each other, some new and effective communication… Continue reading July
Is It Soup Yet?
I think I am back. After staying up until almost 3:00 a.m. working on recovering from the damage the hackers caused, then rising early this morning to tackle the project again, I think I am up and running. If you notice anything weird, please let me know. I don’t know if this successful hack attack… Continue reading Is It Soup Yet?
Ei tartte auttaa!
Ei tartte auttaa! translates into English as Do not need help! Recently I read that this is a trait often found in Finnish males. AHA! This phrase describes exactly Attila’s approach to life. He does not enjoy working on projects with another person, as he regards input from others as “help”. Inanimate tools are his… Continue reading Ei tartte auttaa!
Uncle
Saturday, July 21, 2018 Suddenly, this morning, I’d had enough! This garage project has been the centre of existence at Mist Cottage since mid-May. And before that it was the window replacement and attic insulation projects that required intense focus. Attila has been working really hard on the garage project, and I have been working… Continue reading Uncle