The blizzard arrived this morning. We were expecting it yesterday afternoon. Around six inches of snow fell over the course of the night. As morning light seeped through the white veil, the snowfall intensified, as did the wind. The wind has been literally roaring. With a wind chill of -33, three firings will be mandatory… Continue reading Blizzard
Category: 2014
Maggie’s New Calendar of Wisdom
Attila had quite a time getting the car out of the driveway this morning. He was soon back for the metal shovel. It seems the little car he drives acted as a plough, so that after travelling a short distance the front tires of the car would become suspended on the snow packed under the… Continue reading Maggie’s New Calendar of Wisdom
Forever and the Parallax Effect
The weather has gone from -34C yesterday morning to -5C this morning! Tropical! Forever Dressing after the morning shower, the concept of forever hit me between the eyes. The clothing in the closet may possibly last for the rest of my life, which is my personal forever. When my time comes, tomorrow will not be… Continue reading Forever and the Parallax Effect
Aprons
It is very cold, and brilliantly sunny this morning. The deck, the house, the trees, are snapping and cracking in the cold, -34C. There is a chill in the house, a good day to sit near the heater. My hands are stiff as I type, from the cold air. Luckily the physical objects are not… Continue reading Aprons
Keeping Up with the Weather
I feel a little sheepish about going on and on about the cold, the snow and the weather. Really though, the extreme weather dominates all aspects of our life, impacting on almost everything we do. This obsession with weather reflects what a powerful agent it is in our little world. Some people feel they need… Continue reading Keeping Up with the Weather