It was still chilly in March the day after St. Patricks Day. We have had some very warm and sunny days, also big scary rainstorms, and a freeze that lasted three days, and killed a lot of plants even though they were covered. My two large hibiscus bushes, perished, but subsequently was told they weren’t […]
Read more "A chilly Florida winter"It has been a few years since we were in Toronto in November/December. The last time it was Covid and that was definitely different, also not so cold. This December it has snowed, is very cold, and icy on my dog walks. The good news about Covid is that I got a parka from North […]
Read more "Winter in the city 2025"It was an unusual summer with many episodes of Menieres disease which really means you can’t plan, although not to be daunted, I did. And I was often surprised with attacks. The good news, everyone, is that I will be having surgery November 24 to alleviate the attacks of vertigo. Check out Tenotomy for Menieres […]
Read more "summer and fall 2025"One of Charles’ dreams was to fly in a Spitfire and when he reached his special 80th birthday, that was my present to him. And I decided to plan a trip around this adventure that took place in a town called Duxford in the UK. But I am getting ahead of myself because I want […]
Read more "Spitfire Dream fulfilled"One of Charles’ dreams was to fly in a Spitfire and when he reached his special 80th birthday, that was my present to him. And I decided to plan a trip around this adventure that took place in a town called Duxford in the UK. But I am getting ahead of myself because I want […]
Read more "Spitfire Dream fulfilled"I am back in Toronto and it is the first week of May. It is spring, and delightfully warm and sunny. A perfect Toronto day. The buds are pushing out and becoming leaves, and my daffodils are flourishing. It was a good winter in Florida. I wrote about Christmas there and our wonderful cruise. However, […]
Read more "A changing climate"I am back in Toronto and it is the first week of May. It is spring, and delightfully warm and sunny. A perfect Toronto day. The buds are pushing out and becoming leaves, and my daffodils are flourishing. It was a good winter in Florida. I wrote about Christmas there and our wonderful cruise. However, […]
Read more "A changing climate"I was really worried about Christmas this year as the last two have been duds. I had prepared dinner, set the table, and then sickness struck me and my guests, so it was a doubly wonderful year this time. Not only that, but Hunukah was the same night so I tried to mix up the […]
Read more "Christmas 2024, and after, a fabulous cruise"As I write this I am thinking about the impending hurricane Milton. Our Florida home in Howey in the Hills should not be affected except with high winds and rain, but who knows. We have offered our place as a safe refuge for our dear friends, Coralee and Robyn, who have a very beautiful townhome […]
Read more "Summer 2024"I started a new blog to share with you and I am excited about it. I talk about the summer here in Toronto, but packing beckons and I will just have to finish it when we get to Florida. Forgive me… See you soon. Riki
Read more "Heading south"
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