Author: Maggie Turner

I have been struggling to write this post.It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Bex Crowell passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 11, 2022, at a hospital in Boston. Although ill, until the last week of her life she continued to crochet beautiful creative hats for the homeless, and… Continue reading Rebecca “Bex” Crowell

The temperature is rising. After it dipped last night to -25C, today finds it slowly rising towards -2C. The wind is howling with unfettered joy. As I sit with my back to the window, my screen reflects the evergreen tree in the front yard. The branches are in constant agitation. The tree, and the wind,… Continue reading Temperature Rising!

Well here we are, at last, the first day of February! It has come in like a lamb, will it leave like a lion? January was bitterly cold here, and windy, which exacerbates the human experience of cold. I’ve continued to wear Attila’s heavy duty track pants, day and night, and have been quite comfortable.… Continue reading In Like a Lamb

Another bitterly cold night has passed into history. The universe compensated for the weather, in my little world, by sending me a good night’s sleep. I haven’t been getting a lot of sleep of late, due to not feeling well, so my long deep slumber last night was most welcome. My attire continues to keep… Continue reading Bundle Up!

Mist Cottage is cozy in this frigid winter weather. The basement is not heated, but is maintaining a temperature of about 10C, 40C above the temperature outdoors this morning. That basement insulation is really doing a good job. So far we are able to purchase most of our usual food items from the grocery store.… Continue reading Cozy