We went for a walk yesterday evening, so cold! Today isn’t much better, we walk in full winter regalia. Attila is beginning to turn his head towards the yard and the outdoors. Spring is calling his name. I am adamantly insisting that the pantry project be brought to a close before attention is turned elsewhere.… Continue reading Cold!
Sitting on the Porch
It is the first day of spring tomorrow, it arrived a day early. Today the temperature rose to 18C. It was sunny and mild. I took full advantage of this and spent a few hours sitting outside on the back porch. It was lovely to sit in the sun, listening to the birds and the… Continue reading Sitting on the Porch
Hanging Out The Laundry
A sunny day, a beautiful day. We went for a walk early this morning and it was still well below freezing. No matter, much of the snow has melted, and the birds are joyous. I still bundled up in my wind proof trousers, my boots, my parka, and a warm hat. This morning my clean… Continue reading Hanging Out The Laundry
International Women’s Day
The light is beginning to fail, the end of the day approaches. It is International Women’s Day today. Although I’ve not celebrated this day other than in my heart and mind, I am glad of it, and feel an extra connection to other women, and the men who love and support them, who might be… Continue reading International Women’s Day
Feels Good
Today we moved the last of the full canning jars onto the new shelves. That feels so good! We discovered four spoiled jars, one Cowboy Candy, two Cucumber Relish, and one Peach Jam. The Peach Jam is the most disappointing, as fresh peaches aren’t easy to come by. We also found a few jars that… Continue reading Feels Good