Olivia

Thawed

36 degrees, partly cloudy, still wind I have my water back, since yesterday around noon. When I felt the wind stir a bit yesterday morning I had an idea that we would thaw a bit. It’s that combination of still unmoved air and clear skies that traps the cold. Lack of running water was aContinueContinue reading “Thawed”

Seeds I Really Didn’t Need

An addiction…. 50 degrees, Sunny, still air I really didn’t “need” any of these seeds (except for the sprouting seeds for the sprouter). I may need a 12-step program. I must admit seeds are a bit of an addiction for me. Oops. I’ll try to refrain from purchasing anything more.

Thoughts on Indigenous

I am not indigenous. My ancestors came from other places. But recent reading made me think about the whole concept. Googling tells me this: “Indigeneity is a term that refers to people or objects that are native to a certain region or environment. For example, Native American nations and Aboriginal Australians are considered indigenous. IndigeneityContinueContinue reading “Thoughts on Indigenous”

I can’t wait for this cold snap to be done.

23 this morning and clear I’m regretting that I chose not to have paper plates and utensils once I got hooked up with water and power. Dishes are a huge pain when you have to first lug in water, then boil it. I’m cold down to my bones and wearing layers. It should warm upContinueContinue reading “I can’t wait for this cold snap to be done.”

Indoor growing in winter in a tiny space.

A seed sprouter. Clear, still air, chilly One way to keep growing in the winter is to sprout seeds for salads, sandwiches, and stir-fry. You can make a device to sprout seeds for free, with a glass jar and a bit of cheesecloth and a rubber band. If done it that way in the past.ContinueContinue reading “Indoor growing in winter in a tiny space.”

Still air and clear skies-

Clear, frosty (probably mid 20’s) A picture from early in the year. These are a sign of a cold night here. And it was indeed a cold night again. I was prepared for it this time having shut off my water before hand to prevent any damage to my pipes. Pipes that are not asContinueContinue reading “Still air and clear skies-“

Frozen toes and frozen water lines…

I mentioned yesterday that I didn’t have my own little weather station yet. This morning is precisely why it’s nice to have one. Weather station apps online all say we are above freezing. 38 seems to be the consensus if you go by the online weather stations. It’s not 38. 38 would mean I don’tContinueContinue reading “Frozen toes and frozen water lines…”

Frosty

Low 30’s, clear sky I can only guess the temperature. I’ve yet to buy a little weather station for this place. It might not ever happen even though it’s on my list. I have a long list and the exact temperature isn’t going to let me survive or not so it’s low on the listContinueContinue reading “Frosty”

Sun out, frost in.

That’s the way of winter here. If it’s clear, you get the cold mornings. The frosts. Not Midwest or mountain cold, but you’ll get ice on the windshield and frozen water buckets, which usually thaws by afternoon. Clouds usually moderate the winter temperature here. Which is another reason I chose this area. I’ve lived inContinueContinue reading “Sun out, frost in.”

Can I Trust This?

I’ve heard it before. “You can live here as long as you want.” Usually comes when someone realizes how useful to them I am. “Help take care of so and so” “Till death do us part” “Help to buy this land” “Help maintain this place, develop it” It’s from people I once respected and gaveContinueContinue reading “Can I Trust This?”