January 24, 2026, the 24th day of 2026
Winter Work and Rest
Most of what we do in the Northwoods we do despite the weather, except for the coldest days. If possible we take advantage of those days ... View MoreJanuary 24, 2026, the 24th day of 2026
Winter Work and Rest
Most of what we do in the Northwoods we do despite the weather, except for the coldest days. If possible we take advantage of those days and kick back.
Yesterday was one of those days, and today was as well.
At -31°F when we got up this morning, we knew it was going to be another slower day. Farm chores didn't need to wait much later than yesterday because the temperature today didn't have a wind chill to contend with that there was yesterday.
Except for farm chores and bringing wood in that was cut, split and put into the shed earlier, we spent the day inside.
We made spiced apple juice from some of the apple juice we had canned. That simmered nicely on the woodstove and tastes great.
We also made applesauce cake from the applesauce we had also canned earlier. When we use our canned apple products I am always reminded of the sweet friends who shared their apples with us. I say an extra prayer of blessing on them, and thank God for the provisions.
It is worth all that extra work in the Sunmer and Fall to be able to have our homemade products to use as we want.
We also started a pot of chili for tomorrow. Some more spicing and simmering tonight and tomorrow's supper will be set.
The sun was shinning today. The high reached -1°F--a heat wave! Yesterday it only got to -12°F as the high. That was still too cold to want to go out any more than necessary and I am glad we did not have to.
We actually got our hunker down day yesterday. We popped the pop corn and ate it with soda and enjoyed the feel of a mini cinema as we watched videos. The we did some gaming after supper.
It was fun to goof off and not have extra work to do.
We may be coming to the end of the deep chill for a while. After tonight with the low predicted to be around -24°F, it is supposed to warm up a bit. Tomorrow night it is supposed to be around -17°F then warming a bit each day.
Monday night it looks like we will be back into single digits below zero, with highs finally above zero. We will see what we get when it comes. We pray for what we want and leave it in the hands of God for what we get.
No matter the weather or situation, a life surrendered to Jesus, is a life overflowing!
Stay strong! Commit each day to the Lord!
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