Today we went on a couple of walks — one to a nearby park and lake, and the other was just in the neighbourhood to watch the boys ride their bikes and to check in on their hens. The photo above was taken on Friday. My daughter has some connections in the music community andContinue reading “5th day in Germany”
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3rd day in Germany
There are rumours of a pending protest starting Monday all over Germany. The farmers and many other unions and organizations are threatening to stop all activities and block highways for at least a week. My flight home is scheduled for Tuesday. My daughter lives in a rural part of western Germany and to get toContinue reading “3rd day in Germany”
2nd day in Germany
Today was an adventure. From walking in the rain along a very muddy farm road, to playing a relatively new pipe organ (1960) in a very old church (15th century), to shopping, to feeding the chickens maggots, to digging for worms in order to feed the chickens more treats. I learned how to play aContinue reading “2nd day in Germany”
1 year
Exactly one year ago I said goodbye to Toffee. He was my companion and friend for just over 11 years. Toffee loved road trips. He loved walks. He was excited if anyone came to visit, and he would turn in circles when offered vegetables. My days are quieter now. I get up when I’m readyContinue reading “1 year”
Random visits
This afternoon I enjoyed a semi-spontaneous visit on my patio when two choir kids and their mom stopped by to bring me a gift. They were hot and tired from a day of shopping and errands so I invited them to stay for a drink of cold juice. We had a lovely visit, talking aboutContinue reading “Random visits”
Empathy
Saturday evening I was doing a bit of weeding out in the backyard. When I glanced up I saw this curious hen about 2 feet from my face. The neighbours sometimes let a few of them roam through their backyard, eating weeds and bugs. Once in a while the hens venture into my area andContinue reading “Empathy”
5 hens 4 eggs
My neighbours are away again on vacation and asked me to check on their hens and collect the eggs each day. They asked me shortly they left town, about 1 hour after I went to the grocery for two dozen eggs. This morning when I went to find the five eggs, I was disappointed thatContinue reading “5 hens 4 eggs”
Reflections 