Good Morning Folks! “Ain’t nothing like a good cup of coffee to remind you the day’s worth getting up for.”
I have to say, with the leaves out in full color, it sure looks nice. But even as I think that, my mind switches to what’s going on in the world today. Wars, killings in the cities and abroad, people here in Canada not able to see a doctor or get medical help, and let’s not forget the homeless. Then there are those working so hard just to make ends meet, while the government takes half or more of what they earn in taxes.
What really gets me is when they send that money to countries that are fighting and killing, calling it a good thing, when that money could’ve done so much good right here in Canada. It makes me shake my head and wonder where their minds are. Everything in those cities at war is destroyed, never to be the same again. Children and their parents killed in horrible ways, soldiers dead—and for what?
That’s the question we should be asking: For what? Some say for their country, but now they have no country. For their people? Over half are dead, and many more have fled to other countries, never able to return. For their beliefs? Well, their beliefs didn’t save them. And it just goes on. I shake my head because, in my mind, war doesn’t solve anything.
It feels like these wars might be a way to deplete resources from countries like the USA, Canada, and others. If that’s the case, it certainly seems to be having that effect. Once, Canada was only a few million in debt, now we’re trillions in the hole, and it keeps building every day. And what are we doing about it? Just getting deeper in debt, handing out more money.
With Thanksgiving coming up, I can’t help but feel a little sad thinking about it all. Should we be thankful for what we have? In some ways, yes, we should. We still have homes, food, and family, and there’s something in that to hold onto. But in other ways, I’m not so sure. With everything that’s happening in the world, it’s hard to feel completely grateful when so many are suffering, when our own country is struggling, and when it feels like the powers that be are just making it worse.
So, with that off my chest on this fine morning, I’ve got to say, yesterday turned out to be a pretty good day. I took advantage of the sunny parts, got the mowing done for the week, cleaned up some leaves and spread them around the vegetable gardens, then gave the shop a good cleanup. I also started moving things around outside my woodworking shop—set up my chopping block and got the firewood stand I built a while back into place right beside the door. That’ll make it easier to grab wood for the stove when I need it. Felt like I got a lot done, which always feels good.
While I was out there, my wife was busy inside, getting things ready for Thanksgiving. Our family’s coming home, and we’re both looking forward to it. We don’t get to see them much with everyone spread so far apart, so it’ll be good to catch up. From the looks of it, the weather’s going to cooperate too—might get a few showers on Friday or late Sunday, but nothing too bad, and it’s not supposed to get too cold. Should make for a nice weekend.
With that I am off for my breakfast that my lovely wife is making for me and will then head on out to my shop as I have a few things on the go out there. Well, after I have a hot cup of cocoa. Still a bit cool out there, so might have to enjoy it sitting in my old lazy boy chair.
You all have a great day and remember: “The secret to happiness is just like a good biscuit: it’s all about the right ingredients and a little bit of warmth!” GW