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Good Morning! With what’s happening here in Canada, the older I get, the more I understand why my Grandfather just sat and shook his head.
Here’s what’s on the way for Port Loring:
Today: Well she’s foggy this morning here in the North, a cool start with that damp fog hanging around, but as the day rolls on, the sun will make an appearance. We will also see a bit of a breeze, but nothing too wild. Highs will reach around 45°F (7°C).
Tonight: Partly cloudy and chilly, dropping to 25°F (-4°C). If you’re out late, better have a warm jacket.
Tomorrow: A touch warmer, with some sunshine and a light breeze. Highs around 49°F (10°C), and tomorrow night will be a little milder at 34°F (1°C).
Spring’s still waking up folks, but at least we’re headed in the right direction. Once that fog clears, might be a good afternoon to get outside for a bit.
Highway 522 is bare but wet this morning, so if you’re heading to the big city, the roads shouldn’t give you too much trouble… just watch out for the odd puddle trying to swallow your tires. They come up on ya fast. As for us, well, we’ve got pretty much everything we need right here, so I don’t figure we’ll be venturing too far. Hell no sense running to town just to stare at things we don’t need. Besides, the coffee’s hot, the fire’s warm, and the world ain’t going anywhere.
The Truth: You ever stop and think about how much of your paycheck ends up in the government’s hands? It’s like they’ve got their mitts in your pocket before you even get to take a good breath! They don’t work for it, don’t earn it, and yet, somehow, they think it’s theirs to take.
It’s like you’re out there busting your back in the fields, hauling the load, and then the government shows up and says, “We’ll take half of your paycheck… thanks for the hard work!” They didn’t lift a finger to earn it, but somehow, it’s their money. We are already paying enough taxes, without them grabbing half of what we earn.
They didn’t sweat it, they didn’t break their backs for it…so why in hell should they take it? Remove the damn taxes on the working mans paycheck, do that and you will see this country flourish.
Yesterday, I spent the day working away in front of my computer…well, it’s not exactly old anymore, thanks to my son Karl, who fixed me up with a new one, not a cheap one mind ya but a darn good one. Any way, I did manage to get two good stories written, stories that I’m sure will catch someone’s attention when they get published in the coming days. My writing covers all kinds of things, life in general, my experiences, and my views on everything from the little things to the big stuff. You never really know what I’ll write about next, and that’s part of what people seem to enjoy.
I’ve been writing for newspapers for over thirty years now, including one of the largest in Canada, and I can tell ya, I’m just as excited to see my stories published today as I was back then. And the feedback I get… whether it’s phone calls, emails, or folks stopping by, really means a lot. What it does is: It lets me know that what I’m doing is connecting with folks, and I’m grateful for every bit of it. Your support and kind words keep me going, and I truly appreciate it.
So what are you up to today GW?
Well, my wife and I were planning to get a start on some outside work today, moving things around for our big spring sale, but right now the weather’s not exactly cooperating. Looks like that’ll have to wait. For now, I suppose I’ll stick around here at my computer. If the words decide to flow, I might crank out another story. But if the sun decides to show up, I’ll set the writing aside and head out to tackle a few things in my old woodworking shop.
With that, I’m off for my morning breakfast that my little woman’s made for me. After that, we’ll enjoy a warm cup of cocoa together and have our usual morning chat. Pretty hard life, huh?
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW