The new beds were delivered this morning. The fellows came within the time frame the company arranged, and two very nice fellows brought in the beds and assembled them. It took them the better part of 45 minutes, and they were experienced at the job. I love the beds, they are more comfortable than the… Continue reading The New Beds
Thoughts on Clothing
Attila is now working days. This means he is gone before 6 a.m., and returns at about 8 p.m. My day is a blank slate. Because the new beds are to arrive next Tuesday, I am going through all of my clothing with an eye to giving away items. I donated a green garbage bag… Continue reading Thoughts on Clothing
The Ordinary
I continue to be amazed by the ordinary. The ordinary can be quite engaging, if one avoids developing an addiction to drama. The ordinary thing that has captured my attention this morning, is the degree to which a residential relocation brings disorientation into day-to-day life. I am noticing this today only because the disorientation is… Continue reading The Ordinary
December!
Here we are, December already! I have been living in Mist Cottage for about 12 weeks now; Attila has been living here for 10 weeks. We have come a long way with our purging and unpacking, and we still have a long way to go! We are in a constant state of flux, furniture and… Continue reading December!
A Day At Home With Attila
“In his experience, there is a way to overcome that kind of division. “Compassion and openness is the kryptonite for terrorism and fundamentalism,” says Choudhury. “What draws young people into that process is the feeling of not belonging.” Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/syrian-canadian-immigration-paris-attacks-1.3324291 This was always obvious. It has been obvious for hundreds and hundreds of years. Add… Continue reading A Day At Home With Attila