The sun is shining brightly today! The temperature is low, -15C when I got up this morning. Once the sun came out though, the Asian Beetles were awakened on the southeast side of the house. Their presence is a sure sign that spring is on the way! This morning a treat for breakfast was in… Continue reading Bright and Chilly
Milling Flour Again
What a difference a day can make! Yesterday morning it was -17C, and this morning it is -5C. We are to have cold temperatures at night (-10C or below) for the next week or so, then the temperature will hover just above and below freezing for a while. Today the temperature will rise to 5C,… Continue reading Milling Flour Again
Last Week of Winter
It is March first, and I have decided that in my world, this is the last week of winter. The weather people bear me out on this, but they have been known to be wrong. Winter will be over next week no matter what the weather brings, at least it will be at my house.… Continue reading Last Week of Winter
One Year In Isolation
It is raining cats and dogs out there this morning! The snow that was slowly receding has been hurried along by all this wind and rain. The weekend brings February to a close. Today is an anniversary of sorts. I have been in complete isolation for ONE WHOLE YEAR! I am glad to be here… Continue reading One Year In Isolation
Ash Trees
The weather is doing its roller coaster thing, which it does here at Mist Cottage in November and February. Some days the temperature rises above the freezing mark, some nights it falls below -10C. Some days are cloudy, often offering snow, and occasionally rain. Some days the sun comes out, for a little while, and… Continue reading Ash Trees