Monthly Archives: September 2022

Waiting for the wind to stop blowing and the sun to come out of hiding from behind thick, grey clouds. It is supposed to get nice again in the next few days, almost as if it is a return to … Continue reading →

I woke up this morning to -1 Celsius, the first morning since late spring in which the temperature was below zero. It is fitting as it is the first day of autumn, the autumn equinox which is called Mabon by … Continue reading →

It’s overcast and windy this morning, a harbinger of the season that is quickly approaching. So far this morning we have had three showers which, unlike a summer rain shower, is not pleasant to experience. So like a good coward, … Continue reading →

A few of you may be aware that in two days I will officiate at a wedding ceremony. At the request of my eldest grandson who is to be married in November 2023, I obtained my license as a Marriage … Continue reading →

I am a morning person. I have always been this way, even as a teenager many decades ago. It’s the time of day when I get to own the world. With everyone else still sleeping, I get to be fully … Continue reading →

The sun is out, and so is the wind. It is considerably cooler that yesterday, but not too cool. The wind remains strong gusting to over 50 km/hr, enough to keep me from walking out in the hills. When it … Continue reading →

As I write this, it is only 5 Celsius and it feels even colder because of brisk WNW winds gusting to more than 40 km/hr. It is sunny out with scattered clouds and it looks like a beautiful day. However, … Continue reading →

The heat spell continues which has forced me to walk in the early morning which is just fine by me since I am a morning person. However, there is smoke in the air, smoke pushed down from northern forest fires … Continue reading →

Yes, it is that time of year again. Four dozen corn were delivered to our house yesterday afternoon. This morning, I shucked them all and am now waiting for my wife to blanch them so that I can take the … Continue reading →