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“Good morning, friends! As the final sunrise of 2024 rises over the countryside, it’s a moment to pause and think back on the lessons this year has brought us. Living away from the city, it’s clear that life’s richness is found not in the hustle but in the quiet moments.”
For a bit of wisdom:
“Every ending leads to a new beginning. As we close the chapter on this year, let’s step into 2025 with open minds and steady hearts, ready for whatever the next page might bring.”
It’s been a while since I last posted, and I wanted to explain why. I’ve been dealing with some health issues, but I’m back to writing for now, pushing through as best I can. It hasn’t been easy, but I’m managing, and I’m grateful to be able to get back to sharing my thoughts as we finish up the year.
Things have been pretty quiet around our small town this Christmas. Even the stores have slowed down. One big reason for that is folks just haven’t had much reason to come into town. With Canada Post on strike for the last month, a trip into town wasn’t really needed, so things have felt a little more still than usual.
Highway 522 has also been slow and it will slow down even more now that hunting season is over for the year. Kinda nice to see in a way as my lovely wife and I sure do enjoy the quietness of the country.
On another note, other than dealing with my health issues, I haven’t done much in the old woodworking shop or at my computer. Just haven’t felt like it. But I’m doing my best to pick myself up and clear my mind of those not-so-good thoughts, which is what I need right now. Yesterday, I finally started lighting the stove in the shop. At least it’ll be warm out there, and if nothing else, it’ll give me a place to get some much-needed exercise and fresh air.
I’ve also got a few stories in mind that I want to write, along with some YouTube videos that need some work and need to be made live for folks to watch. So, really, all I need now is the right mindset to get these things done.
For my wife, it’s been a challenge looking after me, not knowing what’s around the next corner. She says she’s aged a bit, and I can’t blame her—it’s probably from all the extra gray hairs I’ve given her! I guess it’s what happens when you’re playing nurse and trying to keep me on my feet.
Weather-wise, there’s no complaints on my end with it being so warm. Right now, most of our snow has melted, and there isn’t much frost in the ground, which is a good thing. It lets the ground soak up all the rain we’ve had, helping to prevent much flooding. Now, I wouldn’t be surprised if the snowmobilers aren’t the happiest folks around, but that’s life. You can’t have everything—at least not here on this planet we all live on. Not these days anyway.
With that, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife has made for me, then I’ll see what the day has in store. Wishing you all a great New Year ahead. I’ll be back soon to chat again—until then, take care and enjoy whatever comes your way. GW