A beautiful sunny day here today at Mist Cottage. And balmy! It is almost 20C on the back porch, in the warmth of the afternoon sun. I am sitting on the back porch, luxuriating in the gentle breeze. The bird population is very active, I’ve seen Canada Geese, Crows, Robins, and Chicadees so far this… Continue reading Sitting On The Porch

We had a cold snap last week, but now the temperature is rising above freezing during the day. It won’t be long now before the outdoor projects come into focus for this year. Before we get into gardening mode, there are a few projects in the house that need attention. Attila is working on the… Continue reading Domestic Bliss

The day is sunny, offering blue skies. It is cold though, as the temperature dipped to -15C last night, and although warmer today, the breeze makes it feel a lot colder than the thermometer might indicate. We took a whirlwind trip to downtown Toronto yesterday, for my Endocrinologist appointment. I feel I am in good… Continue reading Lovely Weather for February

I am convinced we are living our best life. What led me to be thinking about this was the excitement Attila and I experienced, when we ordered eight new furnace filters. We bought high quality filters, and will change them out every two months. The used ones are always completely filthy when we change them.… Continue reading Living Our Best Life

In my youth I competed in sports, mostly track and field. There was a unique feeling, after the intense build up to a competition, after the competition, when winding down. I have that feeling today. In 2022 I experienced intense feelings, when it was discovered that I had a second life threatening condition. That bad… Continue reading Ultrasound vs Computed Tomography