The first thing I noticed, as I gazed out the living room window, sitting comfortably in my easy chair, was the flight of distant birds, silhouetted against the billowy grey, pink and blue tinted, clouds. I soared with them for a moment. The second thing I noticed this morning, from the comfort of my chair,… Continue reading Flies
Tag: cold snap
Silence By Degrees
Sunday, March 12, 2017 Today is cold and sunny. There is a snow storm on the way, lots of snow the weather people say. Winter isn’t done with us yet. It is a quiet weekend here at Mist Cottage. A little bit of baking going on, a little bit of food preparation for next week,… Continue reading Silence By Degrees
You Lose Some, You Win Some
Since January I have experienced tummy upsets, gastrointestinal issues. The cause has been a mystery. A partial explanation has been surmised. I may be lactose intolerant. In January I began to eat ricotta cheese with some regularity, because it was a low sodium choice. My issues began in mid-January. Experiments have ensued. The problem was… Continue reading You Lose Some, You Win Some
Keep Thinking
Why? Why do I keep thinking that if I just keep baking sourdough bread for Attila he will change his mind and like it? I did it again this morning. The whole wheat, sourdough, garlic, onion bread is rising in the oven. I guess I thought that if I added garlic and onion to the… Continue reading Keep Thinking
Thermostat Settings
We are experiencing a brief cold snap. It warmed up to -14C this morning, and the forecast low tonight is -18C. This has Attila and I appreciating our heating system and our beloved thermostat. I am not going out for a walk today, it is just too cold for my arthritic knee. It is a… Continue reading Thermostat Settings