For decades I have had issues with pre-processed foods. While growing up, we processed our own foods for use during the winter. Apples, pears, potatoes and many other fruits and vegetables were harvested or purchased in sufficient quantity, when they were in season, to last until the next harvest season. The same old canning jars… Continue reading One Cheese Slice
Author: Maggie Turner
A Not So Quiet Day
The change of scene, arriving back at the country house after our renovation vacation, seemed to agree with Mist. That was yesterday. Today she changed her mind. Nothing suited her this morning! She yowled at me, at the top of her lungs, for hours and hours this morning. I know she wanted the sliding glass… Continue reading A Not So Quiet Day
Side by Side
I know people who are activists. They have a right to their opinions, and I do listen respectfully when interacting with them. I don’t really support “activism”, because the activists that I know like to inflict discomfort and pain on those who are not involved in their hegemonic political endeavours. Bombarding others with political rhetoric,… Continue reading Side by Side
Sweat Equity: How we spent our autumn vacation… again! Week Two
Sweat Equity: How we spent our autumn vacation… again! The Bathroom Renovation Sunday, September 8, Day Eight A beautiful sunny day! After breakfast Attila and I got busy. I headed for the city and the big box stores with a list. Attila worked on framing in the medicine cabinet in the bathroom, and installing the… Continue reading Sweat Equity: How we spent our autumn vacation… again! Week Two
Sweat Equity: How we spent our autumn vacation… again! Week One
Sweat Equity: How we spent our autumn vacation… again! The Bathroom Renovation Day One Sunday, September 1, 2013 Day one of the holidays, Sunday! Attila did not want to work on renovations today, he wanted to shop. So off we went on a grand retail tour. On our travels we picked up sound damping insulation… Continue reading Sweat Equity: How we spent our autumn vacation… again! Week One