Author: Maggie Turner

2022 was challenging for us, but ultimately kind. The surgery, and illness I suffered from for the first six months of the year, resolved. My aneurysm was discovered, giving me a much better chance of survival. Attila and I had mild cases of Covid in October. My Mom, 91, had Covid twice, the first time… Continue reading Happy New Year!

Yesterday there was a card in the mail, a Christmas Card from my Mom. Every year she sends a card, with what she calls “a little something” in it, Christmas money that makes our Christmas celebrations all the more merry. I love the cards, and seeing my Mom’s beautiful handwriting. Mom’s second bout of Covid… Continue reading Christmas Came Early

We had a storm on Thursday night, as did everyone in a wide radius of our location. It was relatively mild here, but still serious enough to result in multiple vehicle accidents. One of our neighbours could not get his vehicle up the slight incline on the highway near us, so had to park it… Continue reading Hydro Upgrade Done!

Mist Cottage is a tip. Our home has been in a state of disruption, and waiting, since early July when we began clearing areas of the basement for removal of the oil furnace and tank, and the installation of the new wood stove, furnace, and ductwork. For five months we have had stacked food storage… Continue reading In The Meantime

The last few days have been very windy, and today the wind is roaring, gusting to 80 km/h. Sometimes the sky sends a pounding rain, loud against the windows. Sometimes the sky is blue and sunny. The temperature is beginning to drop. Sewing projects are long affairs, and so complicated in a small space that… Continue reading Windy!