Cold weather is here and time to stoke up the wood fire. Having temperatures below zero is always a challenge. Heating with wood is a blessing and so glad to live in the state of Maine where there is an abundance of wood.
On the topic of cold temperatures, I have a friend who is a Catholic nun who spent 50 years living among the Northern Cree Community of John D’or Prairie in Alberta, Canada. During her time there she remembers temperatures at 70 degrees below zero. It was so cold that the wild horses living on the prairie would die because their lungs froze from the extreme temperatures. Now that is cold!
When winter is here there is nothing finer than a hot bowl of soup. The January 21st Soup’s On! at the Methodist Church was well attended with many fine soups, bread and dessert to enjoy! Bonnie Pooley brought to the church soup spoons that were donated by Greg and Elba Bove and they certainly came in handy. These additional spoons will be put to good use and I am so thankful to Greg and Elba. Such a kind and thoughtful gift to the church.
Back in May of 2025 Bob and I adopted a puppy from the Greater Portland Refuge Center. She was born in February and her mother and pups were surrendered to the animal shelter. We saw her on Channel 8 on a Saturday morning and drove down and made her part of our family. We named her Lady and she is a mixed breed.
Having a dog in your house makes life very lively. It keeps you moving and active which has been good for both of us. The challenge with a young dog is getting all the energy out of them. I recently got together with my friend Marilyn Swan and her two dogs, Mollie and Charlie. We took them for a walk on Marilyn’s property off the Sunday River Road. Those three dogs had a great time and it was an awesome walk. Spending time with a good friend and having those three dogs run their tails off was just perfect! Life’s simple pleasures are always the best!
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