Category: Journal

We had a cold snap last week, but now the temperature is rising above freezing during the day. It won’t be long now before the outdoor projects come into focus for this year. Before we get into gardening mode, there are a few projects in the house that need attention. Attila is working on the… Continue reading Domestic Bliss

The day is sunny, offering blue skies. It is cold though, as the temperature dipped to -15C last night, and although warmer today, the breeze makes it feel a lot colder than the thermometer might indicate. We took a whirlwind trip to downtown Toronto yesterday, for my Endocrinologist appointment. I feel I am in good… Continue reading Lovely Weather for February

I am convinced we are living our best life. What led me to be thinking about this was the excitement Attila and I experienced, when we ordered eight new furnace filters. We bought high quality filters, and will change them out every two months. The used ones are always completely filthy when we change them.… Continue reading Living Our Best Life

In my youth I competed in sports, mostly track and field. There was a unique feeling, after the intense build up to a competition, after the competition, when winding down. I have that feeling today. In 2022 I experienced intense feelings, when it was discovered that I had a second life threatening condition. That bad… Continue reading Ultrasound vs Computed Tomography

Another mild cloudy day here at Mist Cottage. It is so mild that we still have insects actively penetrating the house, Asian Beetles, and Stink Bugs. I deal with them by capturing them with the hand vacuum, then flushing them down the toilet. Our siding is old and allows insects to seek shelter in our… Continue reading Hot Water, Whey Powder, & Spirulina