Autumn weather arrived overnight. It has been warm through October. So warm in fact that it was too warm in the house, despite open windows. I’ve been tempted to turn on the air conditioning, but managed with a fan. This morning the interior temperature of the house is 21C, which is much cooler than it… Continue reading Autumn Weather

We had our first frost last night, October 22, 2023. Attila expected it, and put plastic sheets over the peppers, tomatoes, and other vulnerable plants that are still producing. The brassicas didn’t need protecting, nor did the Swiss Chard. Yesterday he brought in green tomatoes, all the squash, tomatillos, and a few peppers. The garden… Continue reading First Frost

Yesterday Attila and I visited the pharmacy to pick up a prescription. Noticing a sign offering flu shots, I inquired, and quick as a wink, we had our seasonal shots. Then we carried on with the rest of our day. In the evening I had an unpleasant online experience with a member of a Facebook… Continue reading Flu Shots

I have done a lot of construction and renovating in my time. I used to keep up with anyone in my ability to lift and carry and build. I was just watching a video where a young woman is working on renovating a little house she purchased. As she carried a panel of plywood into… Continue reading Changes

Another quiet day at Mist Cottage. The weekend will be busy, what with canning pickled peppers, and most likely coleslaw. This year for Thanksgiving we have a turkey! We will really enjoy our feast. It will include mashed potato and kohlrabi, turkey dressing, vegetables, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce. The meal will begin with a… Continue reading Little Nothings