Good Morning!
Food For Thought: I was taught at a very young age that: “If the path seems too easy, it might not be leading anywhere worth going.”
Once again, it’s looking as if we are in for another nice day here in cottage country. The sun is shining and there’s hardly a breath of wind in the air. Sure is nice living here in the north. The lake’s so still it could pass for a mirror, and the birds are having a good old chat at our feeder. You know, days like this make you appreciate the simple things—like a cup of coffee on the porch and the peaceful rustle of leaves. Sometimes, it’s the small pleasures that remind us why we chose this slice of paradise in the first place.
Highway 522 has slowed down a wee bit, but in saying that, my wife and I are still seeing a lot of new faces dropping by our gift shop, picking up one-of-a-kind items made right here in our old woodworking shop. No mass-produced stuff here—just good, honest Canadian craftsmanship. It’s a shame to see so many folks grabbing things from far-off places these days. We should be putting our money into homegrown/made talent/items like we did years ago.
Bug Report; No complaints, best to enjoy it while we can.
On another note, with it being a touch warm yesterday, I spent the day at my computer, chipping away at a couple more stories for the newspapers and magazines I write for. Truth be told, it was one of those days when the words just seemed to flow effortlessly. Sometimes, you get into a groove and everything falls into place, like the stories are practically writing themselves. It’s days like that when you remember why you took up the pen in the first place.
With that, I’m off to enjoy breakfast, thanks to my lovely wife who’s making sure I start the day right. After that, I’ll dive into whatever comes next—more writing, a bit of tinkering in the shop, and maybe even squeezing in a nap if I’m lucky. If breakfast is any indication, it’s shaping up to be a good day. Here’s to hoping the rest of it is as satisfying as my lovely wife’s cooking!
You all have a great day, and I will leave you this morning with this: “The older I get, the better I understand that it’s okay to live a life others don’t understand.“
Sunday
08/04/24
Major Times
12:19 AM-2:19 AM
12:43 PM-2:43 PM
Minor Times
5:23 AM-6:23 AM
8:46 PM-9:46 PM
Day Rating: Other than the heat, it should be a great day for fishing. I give it a 4-Star Rating out of 5 for catching a few. Good Luck!
Advice from an Old Angler: Fish tend to bite better when the barometer drops before a storm. Pay attention to the weather and fish before the rain hits. I have always said. “Fishing with the weather is like fishin’ with a friend—it makes all the difference.”