Category: Journal

Winter is with us, this first day of February! It was cold last night, the wind chill was -27C. Attila and I went out for a stroll. It takes a lot of effort to dress warmly for this kind of weather, particularly if you are assembling an outfit with pieces not designed for the challenge.… Continue reading Winter Walking

This entry is all about medical stuff. At last, we have a family doctor! I met them for the first time this week, and really like them. The appointment was to review the results of the cardiac testing that was done in December. It was setup to check my heart based on a bit of… Continue reading Family Doctor

Attila and I are having a quiet peaceful day today. The sun is shining, the temperature is cold. We have just finished a lovely lunch. Attila enjoyed the chicken noodle soup he made for himself this morning, and I enjoyed my Stone Soup that I made earlier in the week. I have been practising intermittent… Continue reading New Boots

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy Holiday Season to all who celebrate this wonderful time of year. We have a white Christmas here, lots of snow, and below freezing temperatures. It is very pretty. On Christmas Eve we went for a stroll through the neighbourhood, enjoying the coloured lights, and the crisp air.… Continue reading Merry Christmas

I awoke early. It was so early that Ginger was not waiting outside the bedroom door, as he usually does. Try as I might, sleep would not return. Rather than lie in the bed contemplating life, the universe, and everything, I arose. Ginger waits for me every morning, to deliver him a bowl of fresh… Continue reading Presents in the Mail