Good Morning! It’s a bit cloudy this morning, with the temperature getting out of bed sitting at -8 C | 17.6 F. Today we will see a wee bit of sunshine, but for most parts the clouds will remain with us for most of the day. But the good news is, it won’t be very cold. Which is okay with me, as we aren’t burning much wood … or oil. We have had our oil furnace going for a whole week, being as warm as it is. But then again, this house of ours is insulated good now, and it doesn’t take much heat to warm things up. Speaking of insulation. I believe that the houses today have been made too airtight. We all need fresh air, and stopping it from coming into the house isn’t healthy. Years ago, we always had a window cracked open, especially if someone got a bit sick. And for most parts, folks back when didn’t get sick that often. I was going to put in new windows in our home a few years ago, but after taking things into consideration, I decided against it. And now I am glad I did. As the ones we have now allows a touch of fresh air to seep in here and there that you don’t feel, and it’s healthy. Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, but there are a few icy sections here and there. I haven’t seen too many deer alongside the highway, but that will change in the coming days now that hunting season is over. Yesterday, my son and I worked away on adding some more high-tech gadgets around the house here. It sure is nice having someone that knows all the in’s and outs when it comes to these things. Today we will do much the same. With that, I am off for a pancake with an egg on top, along with a strip or two of bacon. I don’t eat much of it, but since it is Christmas, what the heck, LOL Take care and stay safe. This new virus is getting much worse as each day passes. GW

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