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Good morning! . As my Dad used to say, “A day well begun is a day half done. So let’s start today with purpose and if you can find it, add a smile or two.” I think it went something like that.
Weather for us today, November 11, 2024, in Port Loring, Ontario: you can expect a high of 9°C (48°F) with a chance of brief morning showers, followed by mostly cloudy and breezy conditions. Tonight, temperatures will drop to -3°C (27°F).
Along with the firewood, I did manage to get our vegetable gardens all worked up and put to bed for winter. And just a couple of days back, I got our garlic planted for next year, which will be mighty tasty come next summer. This is the time of year to get it into the ground. I even got around to cleaning out that patch of bush beside our house that’s been bugging me for years. I also got our leaves cleaned up, spreading them around our fruit trees, which will give them a bit of warmth and nourishment when things get really cold.
The mowers and other summer tools? Well—they’re all put to bed too, hibernating until spring. You know there’s something about getting everything ready for winter that just feels right. But I’d be lying if I took all the credit. My lovely wife has been busy too, stocking the freezer with preserves and homemade meals. It’s like having a little bit of summer set aside for those days when the snow’s deep and the wind’s howling. With those meals ready, she’ll have more time for her painting.
For those that hasn’t met her she’s quite the artist, her paintings have found homes all over the world, bringing a bit of northern charm and warmth to places far beyond our little town. This year, she’s been turning our gift shop into her studio, where she can paint to her heart’s content. You could say it’s her sanctuary, filled with the scent of fresh paint and canvases waiting for her touch. Come spring, we’ll be showing off her work, and I’m sure folks will love seeing what she’s created.
But in saying that, she’s also helped me with the outdoor work, too. Makes everything easier with the two of us working together. We’ve always called that teamwork, and it’s just as true now as it was back in the day. As a matter of fact I have written many a story related to what team work really is.
So, yeah, we’ve kept ourselves busy this fall. And that’s not even touching on what we did through the summer, I guess you could say that our days were full to the brim. But the good part of it all is that now, with winter settling in, we’re ready to sit back a bit, enjoy the warmth of our home and take things as they come. Enjoying one day at a time!
Today, well—with it being so wet and cool outside, I figure I’ll stick to what I’ve been doing these past few days—working here at my computer. I’m in the middle of putting together more videos, sharing stories I’ve written that I think will entertain folks of all ages. That should keep me busy for a while.
With that, I’m off for my breakfast, which this morning will be a bagel with cheese made by my lovely wife, paired with a cup of strong, perked coffee. That should keep me awake until lunchtime—though we’ll see about that!
You all have a great day, and remember to find the little moments that make life good. Stay warm, stay safe, and keep those stories alive. Until next time! GW