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Coconut Oil

The humidity is cloying. The daytime high today is predicted as 32C, the humidex will be much, much higher. In this type of heat and humidity my only option is to sit very still, not moving, not generating any additional heat. The keyboard and my eyes are my only source of distraction! Two more days,… Continue reading Coconut Oil

Published July 16, 2013
Categorized as 2013, Journal, July Tagged bathroom renovation, coconut oil, eczema, heat wave, hogweed, rash, sensitive skin

Back at the Country House

After a fitful sleep Sunday night, Monday morning brought clarity. After almost two weeks on my own at the little house in the city, it was time to return to the country house, and to spend the few hours that Attila does not work with him. Monday came early, 5:00 a.m., and the car was… Continue reading Back at the Country House

Published July 9, 2013
Categorized as 2013, Journal, July Tagged heat wave, humidity

Keeping My Cool

I am pleased to report that the Cobber is a significant aid in keeping me cooler during this heat wave. All it needed was to be soaked for 1/2 hour in water, then it was good to go. I wear it while I am awake, standing or sitting, and I wish I could think of… Continue reading Keeping My Cool

Published June 25, 2013
Categorized as 2013, Journal, June Tagged cobber, heat wave, humidity, rotating fan

Optimism

The big news in our day is that Emmi, Otto, Lilt and Skipper are all safe and sound. They live in Calgary, Alberta, where there is severe flooding. Emmi sent us a message this morning to let us know they are all doing well, staying with friends, because they were evacuated from their home near… Continue reading Optimism

Published June 22, 2013
Categorized as 2013, Journal, June Tagged black flies, cobber, heat wave, mosquitoes, optimism

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