Just so…

Everyone seems to have a desire for things to be “just so”. But those things are not all the same. “Just so” things can be anything at all. Some people like their homes to be very clean, some like neat and tidy things, some like their vehicle to be “just so”, the possibilities are endless.… Continue reading Just so…

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Winter Boots

The first day of December brought with it our first day of snowfall. It snowed for a few hours this morning. Yesterday I was outside in my work sandals. Today I was outside in my winter boots! The snow arrived early this morning, not a lot, and the strong sun is already melting it away,… Continue reading Winter Boots

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Retirement Is Wonderful

This morning I enjoyed sticks of raw kohlrabi, fresh from the garden. I also enjoyed a toasted tomato sandwich, with a garden tomato ripened indoors. For lunch we are having freshly harvested broccoli with cheese sauce. All this, and we don’t have a green house. The autumn has been unusually mild, although no longer warm.… Continue reading Retirement Is Wonderful

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A Week Into November

Today I have the windows open, the sun shines, the breeze wanders. It is 11C outside and 23C inside the house. Last night it was warm enough in the house to interfere with my sleep, so I got out of bed and turned on the air conditioning, on November 6th, who would have thought! I… Continue reading A Week Into November

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Glorious Day!

Here it is, October 30th, the sun is shining, the warm breeze is blowing, and all the windows are open to enjoy the wonder of such a beautiful day. We have not had to turn the heat on yet, the house is still cozy and warm without it. I put the flannel sheets on the… Continue reading Glorious Day!

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