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Good Morning Folks,
As I sit here with my morning coffee, I can’t help but think back on the years gone by—farming the land, building with my own hands, tending to the garden, and spinning a tale or two. Life’s taught me that every day’s a gift, and it’s what you make of it that counts. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and see what today’s got in store for us.
Weather Update for Port Loring, Ontario:
- Today (Wednesday, November 20): Expect rather cloudy skies with mild temperatures. The high will reach around 9°C (48°F), and the low will be about 4°C (40°F).
- Tonight: Cloudy conditions will persist, with a low near 4°C (40°F).
- Tomorrow (Thursday, November 21): Periods of rain are anticipated, with a high of approximately 7°C (44°F) and a low around 4°C (38°F).
Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, with just a few locals out and about. Now, I’m not sure where they’re all heading—being such a small town and all—but folks around here always seem to find something to keep themselves busy.
On another note, yesterday I wasn’t up to my old self yet, so I stayed inside where it was warm and dry. My lovely wife, on the other hand, climbed up on the roof and gave our chimney another coat of paint. It was starting to rust a bit, but now it’s all fixed up and should last another year or so. I can handle most things around the house, but heights? Nope, that’s not for me. Don’t know why, but it is what it is.
That’s the thing though about my wife and me—we’re a good team. What I can’t do, she can, and when there’s something big to tackle, we do it together. Cuts the work in half and makes life a lot easier. After being married for over 50 years, we’ve figured out what works. These days, couples like that are pretty rare, and let me tell you, I’m sure lucky to have her.
Today, if I’m feeling up to it, I plan to write another story or two for the newspapers I write for—Post Media—the largest in Canada. I’ve been with them for about 20 years now, though back when I started, it was called Osprey Media. Before that, I wrote for the Thorold News in Southern Ontario, and over the years, my work has found its way into a few independent newspapers and magazines across Canada—and even a handful in the U.S.
Looking back, I’d say I’ve done more than my fair share of writing. It’s been a heck of a journey, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Sharing stories and connecting with people has been a big part of my life, and to this day, it still feels more like a passion than a job. For that, I consider myself pretty darn lucky.
With that, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife has prepared for me. After that, I’ll see how I’m feeling and take it from there. One day at a time, I always say—though, truth be told, some days it’s more like one hour at a time.
You all have a great day, and who knows? Maybe tomorrow, I’ll have another story or two to share.
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive!
Oh and thanks to everyone who stopped by my blog yesterday! Over 4,300 real readers took the time to check out my posts, and I can’t thank you enough for that. It truly means a lot to me. Let’s keep things rolling—see you all again soon! GW