I am just reading an article from the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), called “Scientists put a dying coral next to a healthy one — and watched it heal before their eyes”. I’ve always respected the power of touch. If malevolent, it does unspeakable harm. If healthy, it does miraculous good. Not just for coral. I… Continue reading Power of Touch
Sunny, cold, peaceful!
Yesterday a serious issue in the digital world came up, one that could have affected this site, and could affect up to 70% of the worlds web sites. I’ve been in touch with the technical support people where I rent server space, and all is well, they were right on top of the issue, updating… Continue reading Sunny, cold, peaceful!
Bugs
Now that canning season is virtually over for 2026, I am catching up with controlling the fruit flies. Last year I got a handle on them early, putting out my traps in early June, using apple cider vinegar. That strategy was very successful in controlling their population. But this year I experimented with using Kombucha… Continue reading Bugs
Turning Point
This week has been a turning point for Mom. She is home in her new apartment, and doing very well by all accounts. Welcome home Mom! Organizing canning jars is a full time job at Mist Cottage. The cycling of the jars is an annual ritual, marking the seasons, heralding a change in how our… Continue reading Turning Point
The Vegetable Chronicles: Crabapples, Again
Mother nature loves us, but only because we love her, reciprocity works wonders. Our yard and garden enjoy the earthly blessings of “volunteers”. We have kale growing all over the place, and dill, among other things. Lucky volunteers are the crab apple trees. There are four of them growing in our yard right now. These… Continue reading The Vegetable Chronicles: Crabapples, Again