Author: Maggie Turner

Attila struggles with his health issue where he works, at the best of times. The heat is extreme year round, 40C or hotter, particularly where he has to perform his tasks. He had been slowly wearing himself out on the job, recovering as much as possible on weekends. But with the present Pandemic, he has… Continue reading First Frost

This year’s garden has so far been a huge success. Attila’s efforts have been rewarded. He spent hours watering and tending the garden, every single day of the week. It is now producing all sorts of wonderful things, and it looks like it will go on doing so for weeks to come. The thing about… Continue reading 7-Eleven

8:15 a.m. I am taking a break after washing the jars of canned tomatoes that were preserved yesterday, drying them, labeling them, and taking them down the stairs to the basement to be stored away on the shelf. The kitchen has been put to rights as well, after being neglected for the last 24 hours.… Continue reading Harvest Season

It is a whirlwind around here! Harvest season is always intense, and this year it is even more intense than most. Attila started the garden during the lock-down, while he was laid off work and had time and enthusiasm. It is the most ambitious garden yet. He has been back to work for months now,… Continue reading Hanging on to my hat!

These are the good old days. The heat wave ended a few days ago, what a welcome relief! It is 7:30 a.m. as I begin this entry, and the big trucks are backing down the street, beeping and roaring, as they deliver big machinery to the building site at the end of our street. This… Continue reading A Pause In The Day’s Occupations