Another cold snap has arrived! And snap is a very appropriate noun. Just now the deck “snapped”, it emitted a loud cracking noise. This happens when the wood suddently and violently contracts. On nights this cold you can often hear the trees themselves snapping in the cold. We roasted a turkey today, so the oven… Continue reading Snap
Sunny Day with Snow Squalls
The New Year is upon us! Wishing everyone health, wealth of the soul, and wisdom in the New Year! Sunshine! We see this sky, and then within ten minutes one can hardly see the trees for the falling snow. The snow squalls come fast and strong. Then they leave and this beautiful blue sky appears… Continue reading Sunny Day with Snow Squalls
A Good Weep
Some days you just need a good weep. Today was my day. After an almost sleepless night, I arose just as Attila was leaving for work. He let me “sleep in” until after 7 a.m., bless his soul. There were a few issues brought to my attention yesterday. One made me feel “mad”, the others… Continue reading A Good Weep
Typing Error
Attila and I spent the day puttering about the house. The temperature will drop to -19C tonight, from a high today of over 5C. It will be quite a shock. We fired the masonry heater this morning, and again this afternoon, and will do one more firing before we turn in for the night. After… Continue reading Typing Error
There and Back Again
The ice storm last weekend was spectacular! Not here of course, we experienced a slight drizzle of ice that had little effect. We know about the incredible ice storm only because we drove through the aftermath on our trip down to the little house in the city. On Christmas Eve Day we headed out in… Continue reading There and Back Again