All posts by George Walters

George Walters is a Canadian columnist and author with more than forty years of writing experience. For over twenty years he has written a weekly column for Postmedia Network — Canada's largest newspaper chain — never missing a single week, publishing fifty-two stories a year. Combined with his work in Reader's Digest Community Voices, World News, Country Living, The Country Register, and farm and rural lifestyle magazines across Canada, he has published well over two thousand stories drawn from everyday life. He writes about farm work, fishing, old trucks, and the kind of people you only find in small towns — but just as likely he'll hand a voice to a weathered telephone pole, or turn his eye on something happening in the world today and tell you exactly what he thinks about it. No subject is off limits. If there's a story in it, George will find it. He has been called a philosopher of everyday life, a description that came up more than once during his television appearances over the years — and it's not hard to see why. His writing has a way of making the ordinary feel worth sitting with. He is the author of eleven books, including yearly short story collections and the Clay Moretti Files mystery series. Clay is a fifty-year-old private investigator who drives a 1967 Ford Galaxie, smokes cigars, and operates by a code the modern world gave up on a long time ago. The cases are present day. The man handling them is not. All titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon. Together, George and his wife Ruth have also created Elmer Finds His Way, the first in what he hopes will be a long series of children's books. Ruth did all the illustrations, as she has for every one of George's books — and beyond that she designed and painted the covers as well. Her work is woven into every page of everything he has published. A few words from readers: "I pulled up a kitchen chair and read your story three times." "You have a way of making a person homesick for a place they haven't been to." "Thank you for writing things that make old people and kids feel the same way at the same time." All my titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon.ca here.

Happenings In An Around Town

Good morning.  Looking like a nice day is shaping up for the Deer Hunt.  Should see some sunshine and in actuality just perfect weather.  For all your weather information you can click here…. http://www.loringlsb.com/weather-station/

For those heading out this morning to do some hunting, the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from… 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM then once again from       12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

News For Port Loring

Well Deer Season opens today and I suspect the bushes over flowing with hunters for the next two weeks.  At least going by the four wheelers that have been going past my house.  Never seen so many, in all shapes an forms.  Good to see folks out an about though as that is what life is all about.  So in saying all that I wish you all luck in your hunt and hope you all get meat for the freezer.  I am headin’ out in a bit with Kerry to his family’s farm and will do so for the week,  Will try and post here as things happen and when I can. On closing I am hoping you all stay safe out there.  Take care on what you are seeing before you shoot and use all them skills that was taught to you from where ever.  Enjoy your day my friends.

 

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George Walters Now Accepting Speaking Engagements for 2014

George’s wisdom and vision have inspired many. His insights into the healing power of plants and nature have helped people everywhere embark on a road of health and wellness. His topics are Medicinal Plants: what they are; what they do; how to use them.

He also speaks and teaches on the joys of becoming a writer. George is a columnist and has five published books relating to farm living in the early days, gardening, history and plant lore.

His main objective in life is educating others, regardless of race. He is an entertaining lecturer and as he weaves his way through his talks you soon find yourself filled with the reassurance that good things lies ahead.

Terms are negotiable according to the size and status of the audience. Book your speaking engagements now for 2014.

You can reach George at [email protected] or call 705 757 1640

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News In And Around Town

Good morning.  Hope all is well with every one this morning. Myself fit as a just tuned fiddle.  Weather is a bit cloudy and some rain is in the forecast.  Touch cool too and one could put a bit of heat on to take the dampness out of the old bones and ones home.  For all your weather information click here…Port Loring Weather Station

For those wanting to do some hunting today, the old weather stick of knowledge says the best times to be out there will be from… 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM then again from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.   We have a: New Moon, in the sky at night at 0%

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For those that are interested I, George Walters will be speaking at the, Callander Horticultural Society in Callander at the Community Centre, on Swale Street. October 16, 2013, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. I will speak on medicinal plants along with a story or two and answer your questions when finished. I will also be signing books afterwards. Why not drop by and bring a friend…all is welcome.  Enjoy your day my friends.

All my books are available on my Amazon Author Page.

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Great Article

This would be an eye opener for a mother. I would think.  Take a look.

A mother passing by her son’s bedroom was astonished to see the bed
was nicely made, and everything was picked up. Then, she saw an
envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow.
It was addressed, ‘Mum’ With the worst premonition, she opened the
envelope and read the letter, with trembling hands.

Dear, Mum.

It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing you. I had to
elope with my new girlfriend, because I wanted to avoid a scene with
Dad and you.

I’ve been finding real passion with Stacy, and she is so nice, but I
knew you would not approve of her, because of all her piercings,
tattoos, her tight Motorcycle clothes, and because she is so much older
than I am.

But it’s not only the passion, Mum. She’s pregnant.

Stacy said that we will be very happy. She owns a trailer in the
woods, and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter.

We share a dream of having many more children.
Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn’t really
hurt anyone. We’ll be growing it for ourselves, and trading it with the
other people in the commune, for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want.

In the meantime, we’ll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS, so
Stacy can get better. She sure deserves it!!

Don’t worry Mum, I’m 15, and I know how to take care of myself.
Someday, I’m sure we’ll be back to visit, so you can get to know your
many grandchildren.

Love, your son, Nicholas.  “P.S. Mum, none of the above is true. I’m
over at Jason’s house.

I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than
the school report that’s on my desk”

I love you!
Call when it is safe for me to come home.

 

All my books are available on my Amazon Author Page.

If you purchase a book, a brief Amazon review really helps new readers discover my work—it means a lot.

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In Closing, I Would Like to Wish You Well!

George Walters | [email protected]

Port Loring Information & Other Things

Good morning.   Great looking morning out there. Sun is just a shining and on my part feeling great.  Good to be alive and days like this make it even that much greater.   Can’t wait to get started and see where the day brings us.  For those wanting to do some fishing today, the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from; 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  I am thinking it should be a good day.  Will give it a four star rating out of five.

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Things have been picking up this month.  I go by the sales in our small store. Lots of folks moving around and have to say our books an store items are moving quite well.  Health is good and in reality what more can a fellow or gal ask for in life.  Plan on doing some fishing this weekend so that is just one more added feature that I love to do.  Enjoy your day my friends I know I am going to.  Oh and if your out on the lakes and happen to see me say hello.  Always open for a chat.

All my books are available on my Amazon Author Page.

If you purchase a book, a brief Amazon review really helps new readers discover my work—it means a lot.

Support my writing: Support My Writing

In Closing, I Would Like to Wish You Well!

George Walters | [email protected]