The page was blank this morning, but now it isn’t. The weather is wonderful, cool, sunny, breezy, truly astonishing for this late in November. I have been out for my walk already this morning, it is now getting on towards lunch time. Usually I walk briskly, and do not pause. This morning I paused, looking… Continue reading Rideau Camp
Author: Maggie Turner
Scotch Metabolism
I sat quietly this morning, after Attila left for work, staring out the living room window, occasionally sipping my coffee, comfortable in my new easy chair. The light came slowly, blushing before revealing itself completely. Morning is my favourite time of day. When Princess Diana died, I felt that the world had turned a corner,… Continue reading Scotch Metabolism
Fight or Flight
This week has turned out to be rather a busy one. I been spending quite a bit of time sorting through VHS video’s, setting aside home videos, and packing purchased tapes in boxes. Yesterday was spent first calling the local Women’s Shelter, who didn’t need or want our old Sony CRT television and the VHS… Continue reading Fight or Flight
A Sunny Day
Today arrived sunny and cool, it was 8C predawn. We continue to turn the thermostat down at night, to 18C this year, a little warmer for my night wandering partner Attila. During the day I set it to 21.5C, which I find comfortable if I wear warm footwear. We do not heat the basement, so… Continue reading A Sunny Day
Monkey in the Middle
I spent the day yesterday at the walk-in clinic and the pharmacy. This was the third different doctor I have seen at the walk-in clinic. After reviewing possible lifestyle changes to be made, and determining that they have all been made, this doctor wants to add another medication. I filled the prescription and I am… Continue reading Monkey in the Middle