The days have been mild this week, turning cold at night. The result, ice, great fields of glittering ice. The roads are clear though, for the moment, so I am not complaining. It has been a busy week as we have been getting ready to submit our income tax returns. It is definitely one of… Continue reading Winter, really!
Author: Maggie Turner
Kinda Cranky
The sun came out for a few brief minutes this morning and kissed the treetops. Unfortunately it was kissing them goodbye, because it was soon chased away as grey clouds marched west from the eastern sky. January was so dreary, almost always cloudy and February is following suit. I have been cranky for the last… Continue reading Kinda Cranky
Snow Squall Warning
It stormed yesterday afternoon and last night, we got some snow. It is snowing out there this morning, and the snow squall warnings are still in effect. We are staying at home today, cozy and warm in front of a roaring fire. The weather has turned mild, our cold snap is over for now. This… Continue reading Snow Squall Warning
After the long underwear…
Things have settled a little at work, it is temporary of course, but best to appreciate my present good luck. Usually by this time of year I am beginning to show signs of cabin fever. Not this winter! This morning, by the masonry heater, the temperature was 15 C. Not bad really, since we are… Continue reading After the long underwear…
Preservation of Life
I kick-started my day with this thought expressed in a discussion I’ve involved myself in on Facebook: Economics is a field used to describe and quantify the distribution of goods and services in our world – it is based on a zero-sum assumption – “When the gains made by winners in an economic transaction equal… Continue reading Preservation of Life