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Good morning, folks. Looking outside, it’s the kind of morning that reminds you why the quiet hours matter, and why I keep coming back to this page.

And it is looking like a really nice day. The sun is shining, the humidity has eased off, and we’re in the midst of a light breeze coming in from the west at 2 MPH.

Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74°F (23°C). Tonight, it’ll cool down nicely, dropping to around 50°F (10°C).

Tomorrow looks just as fine, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 78°F (26°C). The low tomorrow night will settle around 57°F (14°C). Nice for sleeping with your windows open.

Highway 522 is picking up traffic-wise more and more each day. Yesterday, we had a steady stream of folks dropping by our gift shop and the garage sale we’ve been running for the past month. It’s nice to see people stopping in and picking up one-of-a-kind items, like the flutes I make, and my wife brings to life.

We also have books filled with stories from years gone by, and they don’t stop there. I write about what’s happening today and, if the mood strikes, what I think might happen down the road.

And we can’t forget my wife’s paintings and the many creations she’s brought to life—all right here in our gift shop at 11588 Highway 522, Port Loring, Ontario.

It’s a place you won’t want to miss, so be sure to jot it down on your list of things to do. You’ll be glad you did.

Bug Report: Everything’s pretty good in that department, aside from a few deer flies and the occasional mosquito bothering folks these days.

On another note, yesterday was one for the books. My wife and I were kept on our toes from the moment we opened at 9 a.m. straight through to 4 in the afternoon. It was a steady stream of folks coming through the doors, and I don’t think we sat down once.

Sales-wise, it was a fantastic day—but more than that, we made a whole bunch of new friends. That’s the part that sticks with you. Sure, it’s nice when the till’s busy, but it’s the handshakes, the laughs, and the stories shared between strangers who leave as friends that make it all worthwhile.

So what are you up to today, GW?

Well, today’s mowing day, which means my wife and I will be kept busy for most of the morning. Come afternoon—well, that depends on how the mowing goes. Some days we’ve still got a bit of spring left in our step, and other days, those chairs on the front porch start calling our names louder than usual.

That said, our gift shop is still open, and no matter how the day unfolds, we always make time to look after folks who stop by. Whether you’re here for a visit, a chat, or to pick up something special, we’ll be glad to see you.

With that, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife has made for me, then we’ll see if those mowers are up for a day’s work. You never really know with them—they’re a bit like the two of us, getting older and not always firing on all cylinders.

These days, things seem to break down a little more often than they used to, but that’s just how it goes. What will be, will be.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW