There are times when I step back from the flow of life. Today is one of those times. I have the opportunity to do this today, as I am here alone, and the time seems right. Surgery, and any hospital visit, is very dangerous for me. My anaphylaxis is unusual, and most health care workers… Continue reading Stepping Back

The garden is a constant source of contemplative work for Attila, and food preservation projects for me. The kale is doing well this year, we have had two harvests to date. Last year we blanched and froze the kale. This year, to save freezer space, I decided to dehydrate it. We found that chopping the… Continue reading Summer!

I got a call yesterday from the company that is installing our new electric heating system. They want to change the install date, which created an issue with the timing of the oil tank removal. I sent off a message explaining the issue, and got a quick response saying they could remove the oil tank… Continue reading Gone and Soon Forgotten

June has had a few hot and humid days, just one at a time in between cooler, less humid days. This is my kind of weather. But today another heat wave began and it is to last for a few weeks, perhaps for the rest of the summer. So this morning I sat on the… Continue reading I’m Not Telling

The site looks a little different today, and will continue to change. The software I was using has become legacy, so it wasn’t working the way it should. Back to the drawing board. Please let me know if anything is amiss!Maggie