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
Author: Maggie Turner
Hydro Upgrade Done!
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!
In The Meantime
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
Windy!
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!
Just a Pinch
Here is a first. I was sitting here at the table working on a project, when something bit me in neck, just under my chin. Yikes! I grabbed whatever it was, and crushed it. It was an Asian Beetle. They are everywhere here, inside and out, every year, and I’ve not been bitten before. Well,… Continue reading Just a Pinch