To my great surprise and delight, I received a letter in the mail informing me of an appointment in a few months time at an Allergy Clinic. I had felt concern that it might take years for this appointment to be scheduled, so this news is a relief. I will have some decision making to… Continue reading Allergist Appointment
Face the Sky
After the traumatic experiences leading to the cancellation of my cataract surgery, I’ve been working on balancing the emotional and psychological impact. Sometimes I succeed, other times I do not. It is sort of like walking through extremely rough terrain. I’ll be struggling along successfully, making progress, and then suddenly my foot catches on something,… Continue reading Face the Sky
Possessions
Something I have come to realize over time, is that the possessions that you own, own you, in various ways. When I was younger, with far more energy, and far more interest in fitting into the world around me, I collected possessions. At one point I enjoyed a modest affluence, hard earned, with lots of… Continue reading Possessions
Canning Tomatoes
The day dawned crisp and sunny, it was 5C went we went out for our walk. It is warmer now though, mid-afternoon, so the windows are wide open. Mom is doing super after her knee surgery, it is healing amazingly well. We went to visit her on Saturday, enjoyed visiting with her, and didn’t let… Continue reading Canning Tomatoes
The Vegetable Chronicles: Wild Apples
When the Ash Tree in front of our house was killed by an infestation of Emerald Ash Borers, the tree was felled. Around the stump a variety of shrubs and trees took advantage of the sunny location. The most vigorous of these was an invasive species called Buckthorn. It bore poisonous fruit. Attila removed it,… Continue reading The Vegetable Chronicles: Wild Apples