July 20, 2021 When I stepped out onto the porch yesterday morning, the air was hazy, heavy, and cloying. This morning the sun is attempting to shine through the haze. I can still see down the street, and across the yards, so visibility is not too bad, it is just very hazy. The consequences of… Continue reading Wildfires, Smoke, and Domestic Bliss
Ups and Downs and All Arounds
I had a happy morning exploring the Internet. My working career included specialized teaching of communication skills to persons who had lost the ability to speak, and who experienced paraplegia or quadriplegia. My students were wonderful people, and I enjoyed every minute of the time we spent together. These people wasted no words on complaint,… Continue reading Ups and Downs and All Arounds
Fredrick
We have a new addition here at Mist Cottage. He is Fredrick, the Garden Shrew. Of course Fredrick may well be a Fredricka, but we will never know, so Fredrick it is. When I first detected Fredrick’s presence, I panicked. He is a very small black furry streak of fur. I saw him scurrying from… Continue reading Fredrick
For Now At Least
We are experiencing a heat wave. Other parts of North America are experiencing even more extreme heat. The garden is doing well. This year the Cucumbers are not thriving, which is disappointing, we love our pickles. The Red Currant bush we bought last year has a decent crop, which is almost ready to harvest. I… Continue reading For Now At Least
Perfect Summer Day
What is a perfect summer day! Why it is today! I’ve brought the laptop out onto the back porch, which I do sometimes, when the mood strikes me. I’ve already taken a walking tour of the garden. Our way of life revolves around our garden, our kitchen, and our pantry. We eat like kings, but… Continue reading Perfect Summer Day