Off to a slow start this morning, as I wandered off into reading a book while I was drinking my morning coffee. The title of the book is The Rev. J.W. Loguen, as a slave and as a freeman. A narrative of real life (1859), and I found it fascinating. It serves to remind me… Continue reading Done For Now
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Pink
Every lone trip to the little house in the city is a new experience. Some days are good, and some days not so good. Most days are good. Some nights are blessed with a sound, deep sleep and some nights are restless. Most nights offer a sound, deep sleep. This trip began with hot humid… Continue reading Pink
Little Chicks
Decades ago, when my children were wee, I had a close friend with three young children. She drove around town with her kids, referring to them as her “little chicks”, with great affection. One day I heard her say to them, in a VERY public spot, “OK you little peckers, get in the car!” Now,… Continue reading Little Chicks
Unglued
Today is breezy and much cooler. I have showered and feel fantastic! All of the symptoms I experienced during the heat wave have disappeared completely. Last night we slept soundly and deeply, without the air conditioner running. This morning I have cooked for the first time in over a week; a macaroni salad. Sometimes I… Continue reading Unglued
Go To Your Room
8:00 a.m. It is 8:00 a.m. and the humidex is already 35C. I closed the house up about an hour ago, as it was becoming warmer outside than inside. The nausea was returning, so I retreated to the bedroom, where the little air conditioner in the window keeps the temperature below 25C, and the humidity… Continue reading Go To Your Room