Yesterday the telephone rang, a call from Lares. He spoke with Attila and gently asked if Attila could give him a hand removing the lathe and plaster from the new nursery. Attila had to work on Friday night, his sixth night of work, and had not slept at all when Lares called Saturday morning. So… Continue reading The First Robin
Digital Housekeeping
Sunshine, it brings light into life in so many ways! Today was beautiful. It was -24C out there when I arose this morning. Now, at 5 p.m. it is -10C. The blue sky and white snow were so beckoning that I bundled up and headed out for my walk. Oh how I appreciate the knee… Continue reading Digital Housekeeping
Mini Winter
Monday, February 15, 2016 We lost power during the night. I would not have known, but for the flashing lights of the clocks on the range and the microwave in the kitchen, which caught my attention when I arose to put the kettle on for coffee this morning. There was a point in the night… Continue reading Mini Winter
Cold Snap
Thursday, February 11, 2016 We are heading into what is shaping up to be the coldest few days of the winter season. It is significantly colder out there than it has been so far this winter, at -16C. This is our first real cold snap of the winter. At our country house we would have… Continue reading Cold Snap
Backing Up
Monday, February 8, 2016 Winter has returned. Or just arrived, depending on how you look at it. We received snow yesterday, snow that melted slowly over the course of the day. The roads, which are my focus due to my desire to go for my daily walk, are still clear. I have been taking advantage… Continue reading Backing Up