It has been a very busy summer. At the beginning of July I had surgery, and that same week the fellows came to install the wood stove in the basement. The following week the new heat pump and electric furnace were installed, and the electrician did some temporary work to hold us over until the… Continue reading Ginger

The last two weeks have been eventful. It began with my surgery. Then the wood stove was installed, which took most of a day. Then I had a medical appointment with an unmentionable test I wasn’t looking forward too. And THEN the last three days were intense and the house full of people and activity… Continue reading The Canning Season Begins!

July 7, 2022 – Thursday It was an eventful day! Our little wood stove was installed today in the basement. Luckily we had an existing concrete chimney on the outside of the building, which could be used for the stove pipe, which made the install that much easier. They found lots of mouse nests, and… Continue reading Mild Euphoria: The Wood Stove

Happily my they got me into surgery right away. I am home again, surviving the anaesthetic, the procedure, and the recovery. I have to wait 24 hours to see if there are any complications, not expecting any though, as I am feeling pretty good. The immediate results were normal. they will contact me if any… Continue reading Home Again Safe and Sound

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