Ontario declared a State of Emergency which began at midnight last Thursday, so it came into effect Friday, January 15, 2021. The State of Emergency has little direct impact on our way of life, as we are have chosen to err on the side of caution and have stayed home all along, since last February.… Continue reading Provincial State of Emergency: Covid-19
Category: 2011
2011
Counting My Blessings December 24, 2011
Here it is, Christmas Eve, my bread is rising by the hearth, Attila is preparing to bake his chocolate chip cookies and croutons. And the oven on the stove has suddenly and irrevocably stopped working. Attila has pulled it out from the wall and fiddled with all fiddleable parts. No joy. It isn’t going to… Continue reading Counting My Blessings December 24, 2011
Counting My Blessings December 23 2011
This year, for the first time, in our time together, Attila and I are able to pay all our bills at Christmas. No shuffling, no borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, just simple direct payment of the money owed. This feels better than any wrapped present ever could! “If you ask what is the single… Continue reading Counting My Blessings December 23 2011
Counting My Blessings December 22 2011
No snow! The snow shovel sits in lonely reverie in the garden shed. Soon enough the snow will arrive and require endless hours of hard work clearing paths and decks. Attila feels blessed. I could not resist posting this quote. I am so tired of the political posturing and shenanigans of the men at work… Continue reading Counting My Blessings December 22 2011
Counting My Blessings December 19, 2011
I am blessed with relatively good health, and Attila too (he needs it, heating this house with wood!) My thoughts are with those who are not as fortunate this Christmas, I have several dear cousins who are struggling with cancer and long wait times over the holiday season. I hope they have a truly wonderful… Continue reading Counting My Blessings December 19, 2011