Added Note: Fourteen years ago today I began keeping this journal! The very first entry, hand coded html, is here: Maggie’s very first blog entry. As Attila was leaving for work this morning, and I was waving goodbye from the window, he held up a snow ball. A small amount of snow, or it could… Continue reading Underconsumers
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The Snow Queen Cometh
Snow in the weather forecast, for next week! In fairy tale terms, the Snow Queen cometh. And so we slip towards the dark days of winter, when Attila leaves before light, and returns home after dark. And me? I will spend my days with the trees and wind, only interacting with other humans in darkness,… Continue reading The Snow Queen Cometh
Win Some, Lose Some
Thanksgiving was a busy holiday weekend! Attila had the Monday statutory holiday off work, so we bundled our lumber and food into the car, and headed for the little house in the city on Saturday, after he arrived home from work. The bathroom renovation took over our renovation vacation completely. We had intended to use… Continue reading Win Some, Lose Some
The End of the Rainbow
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 I arrived home shortly before 11:00 a.m., having begun my journey at 6:30 a.m.. The drive was tiring. I think that I might need a second cup of coffee, after the first two hours of driving. Next time. I began loading the car at 5:30 a.m. this morning. When coming out… Continue reading The End of the Rainbow
Time and Light
I am watching the shadow of a tiny bird, hopping from shingle to shingle up the spine of the roof next door. The sun is shining at last. The rain has been a dreary companion, here alone at the little house in the city. Time passes so easily when the sun shines. The curtains are… Continue reading Time and Light