It has been oh so cold today, with a bitter wind. It is to be cold overnight tonight, then hopefully the temperature will begin to rise. Things have been busy here at Mist Cottage the last few days. Yesterday I had an appointment at the bank, it went well, but it was very complicated. The… Continue reading Busy Days
A Spring Day
I keep my winter boots and cold weather regalia at the ready, but today, for the morning walk, I wore only my parka, a ball cap to keep the rain off my spectacles, and my sandals (with socks). It is raining off and on, the sky is a gloomy grey, and there is still a… Continue reading A Spring Day
First Day of Spring
It has been snowing all morning, the world around us was white. The temperature is hovering around 0C, so there is some melting going on, but not enough for my liking. Our first walk of the day was early, only a few inches of snow had accumulated, footing was good, it was cold and cloudy,… Continue reading First Day of Spring
Let It Snow
Today is the last day of Winter! I arose early, before the light of day, to look out the window. Winter greeted me with a world of white. It was snowing, and continued to snow throughout the morning hours. The sun came out, the temperature rose above 0C, and the snow began to melt. Spring… Continue reading Let It Snow
Ginger Knows
Attila says, “St. Patrick’s Day should have been yesterday, when it was green.” I am sitting in my easy chair in the living room, watching the shadows dance across the wall, where the sun splashes through the window. The high wind is having its way with the trees. I am comfortable and warm, thank goodness… Continue reading Ginger Knows