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Good Morning! Step outside and let the crisp air remind you what it feels like to be alive.
It’s a sunny morning here in the North, but the temperature has sure dropped compared to the past few days. Woke up to -13°C (8.6°F), and it doesn’t look like it’ll get much warmer as the day goes on. But—that’s winter for ya. Around here, cold and snowy days are just part of the package.
Highway 522 is mostly clear of snow and ice this morning, though there are still a few sneaky icy patches to watch out for. All in all, it’s shaping up to be a decent day for a trip to the city if you’re in need of some groceries or other supplies. The sun’s out, the road’s cooperating for the most part, and it feels like one of those days where a little adventure might just be in order.
On another note, yesterday my wife and I managed to get the driveway and decks cleared of snow, which took most of the morning. After that, I didn’t feel much like doing anything else, so I spent the day in the house, chatting with my family on the phone—and, of course, with my little woman. Seems we never run out of things to talk about, even after fifty-some years. The thing is—we’re pretty darn good at it too
Today—well, I got the old wood stove going in my woodworking shop, and it’s perking away nicely as I type. By the time I head out there later, it’ll be good and warm, ready for some tinkering. We’ll see how things shape up after breakfast. I’ve also got a few new stories brewing for my newspaper columns, so I might split the day—half in the shop, half at the desk writing. Sounds like a plan, but we’ll see how it pans out
Other than that, not much happening these days in and around our small town. Yesterday, I took a walk over to Home Hardware and said hello to my friend Steve. Not much going on there either. I did pick up our calendar for the New Year, which my wife has already hung up in the kitchen. Now we can see what day it is—ha ha. Not that it really matters much to me anymore, but the pictures for each month sure are nice to look at.
So with that, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife is making for me, then a hot cup of cocoa to warm the bones before I head out to the shop.
You all have a great day, stay warm, and take in the simple joys that come with a cold morning. There’s something about these northern days that makes you truly appreciate the warmth of home, the peace of a quiet shop, and the company of a beautiful wife by your side.
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive!” GW