Over The Age Limit

Yesterday morning I was dragged unwilling out of sleep. It is a mystery as to why entering the day was so resisted. This morning, the sutation was exactly the opposite. Instantly awake, I was eager to join the day. Another mystery. Just after 6:00 a.m. the back door was opened to greet the day. Stepping… Continue reading Over The Age Limit

The Busy Season: Urbansteading

Saturday, July 24, 2021 I have my new glasses, and they are quite wonderful! I was told that my eyes had not changed very much since my last pair of glasses, which means that my eyes have not changed much since 2013. That is good news indeed. I am enjoying seeing the world without a… Continue reading The Busy Season: Urbansteading

Ontario Loosens Pandemic Restrictions, Cases Begin to Rise

This entry is a note to self really, a record of the context in which Attila and I are living our lives. On July 16, 2021, Ontario moved into Step Three of Roadmap to Reopen (see below) in relation to the Pandemic. Today, on July 22, 2021, five days later, cases of Covid-19 in Ontario… Continue reading Ontario Loosens Pandemic Restrictions, Cases Begin to Rise

Wildfires, Smoke, and Domestic Bliss

July 20, 2021 When I stepped out onto the porch yesterday morning, the air was hazy, heavy, and cloying. This morning the sun is attempting to shine through the haze. I can still see down the street, and across the yards, so visibility is not too bad, it is just very hazy. The consequences of… Continue reading Wildfires, Smoke, and Domestic Bliss

For Now At Least

We are experiencing a heat wave. Other parts of North America are experiencing even more extreme heat. The garden is doing well. This year the Cucumbers are not thriving, which is disappointing, we love our pickles. The Red Currant bush we bought last year has a decent crop, which is almost ready to harvest. I… Continue reading For Now At Least