Attila was puttering in his garden. I was sitting in the sun on the back porch. We were chatting beneath a clear blue sky. There was no wind, which was unusual. A small bird landed on the fence near Attila, then flew onto the ground in the outer garden. I asked Attila what kind of… Continue reading That’s Nature
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Snow
A chilly day today, 2C out there this morning, and windy, so it feels cooler than that. Sunday night the temperature dipped below freezing, but once the sun came up yesterday so did the temperature. Yesterday, was chilly and windy. We went for a wee walk down the street and the wind was strong enough… Continue reading Snow
Open Windows
The windows are open! The heat is turned off, temporarily of course. 15C feels wonderful. The curtains billow in welcome. There is a batch of Stone Soup cooking in the Instant Pot. Today’s version includes onions, ground beef, Swiss chard, mixed vegetables, home canned tomatoes, broth, and much more. It is that time of year… Continue reading Open Windows
A Saturday Evening at Home
It is Saturday. I like Saturdays these days, Attila has weekends off, and has done for a few good years now. Weekends are something to look forward to, a time of shared activity, a bit of conversation, and a break from the endless isolation that is my life. Attila has had a chance to work… Continue reading A Saturday Evening at Home
Rocket Man
I’ve come to accept that I am not about to get a diagnosis for this pain and nausea, or any kind of treatment, any time soon. I think, and hope, the pain I am experiencing is that which would respond to proper treatment. I won’t be getting that any time soon, as I will not… Continue reading Rocket Man