This morning we awoke to a comfortably warm house. Last night I sat up late, in quiet contemplation, waiting to close the damper on the masonry heater as the last blue flames flickered with heat. Attila had gone to bed early, to recharge. The night time low was -12C, and the temperature is rising! Relief… Continue reading In The Quiet Of The Night
Category: 2014
Managing
I have been cold enough over the last few days, during my waking hours, that the muscles in my abdomen are sore from “scrunching”, a natural physical reaction the body takes to keep its core from cooling. I was not even aware that this could happen! Lucky me, that this is my first experience with… Continue reading Managing
Assault on the Elderly
WendyNC suggested wearing a hoodie to bed on extremely cold nights, to help keep head and shoulders warm. It turns out the hoodie is a perfect nightcap! And there is an unexpected bonus. Getting up in the night to use the washroom, the hoodie retains body heat during the brief excursion, preventing the familiar sudden… Continue reading Assault on the Elderly
Toques for Cats
Mist is convinced that the end of the world is nigh. I have explained the unusual circumstances to her, but she would have none of it! I tried moving her Kitty Basket Bed directly in front of the masonry heater, and still she would have none of it. Convinced that I had failed to understand… Continue reading Toques for Cats
Sunbeams
Tuesday a.m. This morning I am sitting in sunbeams. I can close my eyes and feel the light; how glorious it is. Having the blinds open comes with a price this morning though, as it is -25C on the other side of the glass and the room is noticeably and quickly cooling. It is worth… Continue reading Sunbeams