Surprises vary in their desirability. Some surprises are big and happy, some are big and sad. Some surprises are little and annoying, and other surprises are little and add warmth to existence. My day started with a surprise. Fast asleep, I suddenly awoke as I felt a trickle of blood begin to run down my… Continue reading Surprises
Biological Clock
2C That was the temperature at the Rideau Camp this morning. Here at Mist Cottage, where we wisely spent the night, the morning temperature is 3C. Inside the house the temperature was 18C when I arose at 6:25 a.m. The heat has not yet been turned on this autumn. This little house retained much of… Continue reading Biological Clock
At It Again
Attila and I had planned to spend our weekend at the Rideau Camp. But this morning dawned grey and wet and cold. So, we decided that we would spend this weekend installing the new windows in the dining area of the kitchen. This is preparation for our big project next spring/summer/fall, which is to replace… Continue reading At It Again
Sittin’ On The Back Porch
I am sitting on the back porch to write this entry, at least the beginning of it. It is 10:41 a.m., and the heat is beginning to close in. I’ve washed and just hung to dry a load of laundry, which has been sitting messily on the floor for over a week. It was time… Continue reading Sittin’ On The Back Porch
Heat Wave!
Today is so hot, and humid. My Mom is happy as a clam, she loves the heat. Me, I am safe at home, in the air conditioned luxury of Mist Cottage. Attila, well… Attila is outside, working on the exterior south wall of the house, and the exterior south wall of the garage, scraping paint,… Continue reading Heat Wave!