Category: Journal

Standing at the kitchen sink I silently watched a natural drama unfold. A fox caught a black squirrel in the next door neighbour’s back yard. The chase, then the kill, it was all over in only a few minutes. Then the fox took his treasure into the cover of the forest. That is the way… Continue reading Dull as Dishwater

I find a common criticism of older people, that they (we if we are lucky) live in the past, quite silly. First, the past is where our parents live/lived, our grandparents, our friends of youth. It is where we made life changing decisions, for good or ill. The past is where the world was new… Continue reading “Golden Memories”

The weather remains relatively warm. We are enjoying every single day. We have had some rain, however it isn’t enough that Attila need not water the garden, which is where he is right now. There is a possibility of frost later this week, so the plants will need to be covered at night. We are… Continue reading Autumn Rituals

I have been eating a low-sodium, low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-saturated fat, low sugar diet for a few years now. After consultation with a nutritionist during my cardiac rehabilitation program, I increased my protein consumption. Since I do not enjoy meat, that tweak has been challenging, but is now accomplished with Greek yogurt, nuts, and seeds. Although… Continue reading Palate Adjustment

Another summery sunny day here, as autumn approaches. I had anticipated no further large canning projects this season, with the exception of applesauce. Ontario Gala apples went on sale at the grocery store this week, so we bought a half bushel. This morning we washed them, removed the stems and blossom ends, quartered them, and… Continue reading Applesauce