The cold snap is finally over. We can see patches of brown grass now, here and there, where there was only white yesterday. The snow banks are still significant, but they will not last long. We had a lovely quiet weekend. We made croutons, went for walks in the sun, sat on the back porch… Continue reading Little Things
Author: Maggie Turner
Washcloth
11:15 a.m. It was -12C when I peeked out the kitchen window this morning, just after the sun came over the horizon. The sun did its magic, and the temperature has now risen to -1C. I plan on going for a walk again today, after lunch, when it is even warmer out there. Yesterday I… Continue reading Washcloth
Single Crochet Grasped
The snow stopped falling mid-afternoon here. It was snowing when Attila left for work this morning, and the plow went through shortly after he had gone. It snowed all morning, with a vigorous wind, and a cold temperature. The plow went through again in the afternoon. I looked out at the mound of snow across… Continue reading Single Crochet Grasped
Snow Storm
We are experiencing a serious snow storm at the moment, which is supposed to intensity tonight, then dissipate tomorrow. The roads are treacherous, and there have been some serious accidents on the 401 near Mallorytown, involving cars, transport trucks, hazardous materials, and personal injuries. To the south of us our US neighbours are experiencing even… Continue reading Snow Storm
Silence By Degrees
Sunday, March 12, 2017 Today is cold and sunny. There is a snow storm on the way, lots of snow the weather people say. Winter isn’t done with us yet. It is a quiet weekend here at Mist Cottage. A little bit of baking going on, a little bit of food preparation for next week,… Continue reading Silence By Degrees